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21/01/25

Mr Lloyd our Vice Principal delivered an assembly today titled ‘Rabbit Holes’. In this assembly he highlighted the benefit of being a life long learner because learning is truly amazing! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/uC6V0eD0ZX

15/01/25

What makes the Harris Federation such a great place to teach and lead? In the video below, Dan MacPherson at Harris Science Academy East London shares what sets us apart and why you should join us on 8 February at our recruitment fair. Register today: https://t.co/hp41B5Qfq0 pic.twitter.com/d7GWn6xpQ8

14/01/25

Our workshops today! pic.twitter.com/cT1rbqFOD0

14/01/25

We had a great afternoon yesterday at Kingston University speaking to lots of aspiring teachers and sharing insights into why our academies are such fantastic places to work. Find out more about being a Harris ECT: https://t.co/ynbQe831nj pic.twitter.com/4S3eZc5Nz0

10/01/25

Year 12 and Year 13 drama students enjoyed a trip to the theatre to see a version of Alice in Wonderland, set in Brixton. It was a fun evening, enjoyed by all! pic.twitter.com/t1sXbqeRk1

10/01/25

A book review by Samirah J (Year 13) “One of the most enjoyable parts of the book is Tia Williams's witty and sharp writing style. She brings a lot of humour and heart to the story, making it both entertaining and emotionally engaging.” pic.twitter.com/1ZOdxW1CXv

10/01/25

A Psychology Career Talk review by Syeda W (Year 12) “On December 13th and 18th, we had the opportunity to hear from speakers at who gave us a fascinating look into the world of psychology. The sessions gave us some great tips for applying to medical school.”

10/01/25

A book review by Samirah J (Year 13) “One of the most enjoyable parts of the book is Tia Williams's witty and sharp writing style. She brings a lot of humour and heart to the story, making it both entertaining and emotionally engaging.” pic.twitter.com/lwBcSpxJz2

10/01/25

We had an inter-house competition organised by our Head of Houses and House Captains. It was a celebration of teamwork that highlights what makes our house system unique. Well done to all who attended. Special well done to Franklin House students for securing first place! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/g2ZWbD2g1k

10/01/25

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10/01/25

Happy New Year Everyone! At Harris Clapham Sixth Form, we have begun the new year sharing the fantastic news that we have been graded OUTSTANDING by Ofsted. We are proud to be We are proud to be a part of

10/01/25

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09/01/25

Harris Clapham Sixth Formers are amazing: Students’ behaviour is impeccable. Students attend well, work hard in lessons and are polite in their interactions with peers, staff and other adults.

09/01/25

We liked this: Leaders have a clear vision for the curriculum they offer which is designed to help young people from areas of deprivation to gain the skills, character qualities and qualifications that they need to succeed in adult life.

09/01/25

We're delighted to be able to say that, following the Ofsted visit last term, Harris Clapham Sixth Form is OFFICIALLY Outstanding (sixth forms still get a one work judgment)

11/12/24

At Harris Clapham Sixth Form we are rooted in multicultural London and in the local community of Brixton. In assembly this week spoke about the importance of being a story-telling community.https://t.co/MztUbLrzX9

11/12/24

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11/12/24

At Harris Clapham Sixth Form we are rooted in multicultural London and in the local community of Brixton. In assembly this week spoke about the importance of being a story-telling community.https://t.co/cqEmWEv7wi

25/11/24

What a fantastic night at our Raising Achievement Evening! A huge success with an array of providers. So proud of our students for engaging with future opportunities! Thank you to and more! pic.twitter.com/VbB9J74hje

15/11/24

Thank you to for speaking to our Year 11s about their futures. Informative presentation on what they offer and some amazing extra curricular and university/careers support pic.twitter.com/c3vozPNdZT

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UCAS and Careers

UCAS and careers are coordinated by the Vice Principal, Mr Lloyd - M.Lloyd@harrisclaphamsixthform.org.uk with the aim of ensuring students are provided with the necessary information to make an informed decision regarding their future. All students in Year 12 receive a careers interview from a Federation approved careers advisor and students receive a UCAS mentor, who will guide them through the process.

Harris Clapham Sixth Form provides a number of opportunities, which will help our students make a competitive UCAS application:

  • Specialist talks
  • Summer School opportunities
  • Comprehensive in-house support


UCAS

Students start preparing and thinking about UCAS at the beginning of Spring Term, where they’ll receive assemblies on Oxbridge, Medicine and the UCAS process. Students are encouraged to conduct research into various courses and universities by using the UCAS undergraduate search tool.

Visit the UCAS undergraduate search tool page

Over the Easter holidays and summer term 1, students will complete a centralised spreadsheet outlining which course they would like to study and possible universities (although these may be subject to change) and from this, mentors will then be assigned. In summer term two, students will meet with their mentors to discuss their initial choices and will be asked to complete a draft personal statement for their mentor to review over the summer break. In addition, all students take part in a Personal Statement Day, which takes place one morning in July. During this day students will also sign up to UCAS and complete some of their details.

When students return in the autumn term as Year 13s, they will meet with their mentor a further two times in order to finalise the following:

  • Their personal statement
  • Their course choice
  • Their university choice - dependent on predicated grades

Students pay for their UCAS application and once they press send this will automatically go to the Vice Principal before being finally sent off to UCAS and their universities. All personal statements, references and applications are thoroughly checked by subject staff and senior leaders before being sent to UCAS.

Deadlines

  • Late September: all Oxbridge/Medicine candidates have their applications finalised and completed
  • Mid-October: external deadline for all Oxbridge/Medicine applications
  • Late October: students sit Oxbridge and BMAT entrance examinations
  • November and December: all remaining applications are finalised and sent to UCAS
  • Late March: external deadline for all Art and Design applications

Predicted Grades

Predicted grades are ambitiously realistic and are based holistically on student performance over Year 12 in a range of assessments as well as their End of Year (EOY) examination performance in the summer or AS (if applicable). If a student is applying to Oxbridge or Medicine, their predicted grades will be finalised in September. All other applicants have Courage 1 of Year 13 as a last opportunity to improve their predicted grades for their UCAS application. Predicted grades are non-negotiable.

Apprenticeships/Employment routes

We fully support students who wish to pursue an employment route such as an apprenticeship. To this end, students are given full careers planning in regards to apprenticeships. Students who wish to pursue this route or are thinking about it, are identified in the initial Year 12 careers talk. A member of the careers team facilitates this.