Announcement
A Warm Welcome to our new Year 7s!
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you and your child to Harris Academy Clapham.
You may know that in November 2023 we had our first Ofsted inspection. As part of this, our work supporting the personal development of students was graded outstanding. I was very proud of the section of the report which stated, “Pupils speak glowingly about the support offered by teachers and leaders.”
The purpose of our Year 7 transition events and this section of our website is for us to learn as much as possible about your child. This will help us to provide this same support to them as they move into our Academy.
Please use our open events and our transition events as an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. My team will be on hand throughout this process to support you.
We strongly encourage your child to sign up for clubs after school. All students are expected to join at least one club. Students can also use our Library until 4pm to complete homework.
I look forward to meeting you and your child throughout the transition process and at our Year 7 Transition Events.
Ms. Gostling
Principal
Exciting Opportunity for Harris Scholars!
Unlock your child’s potential with a Harris Scholarship
At Harris, we believe in nurturing brilliance and ambition. Our Year 7 Scholarships are designed to do just that: opening minds to a world of intellectual curiosity, personal growth and exciting opportunities.
As a Harris Scholar, your child will gain access to an unparalleled range of support and transformational experiences that go far beyond the classroom. From career mentoring and inspiring workshops to exclusive trips, lectures, and hands-on experiences, our programme is tailored to fuel subject passion and sharpen your child’s critical-thinking skills. Scholars will benefit from partnerships with leading experts, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a particular industry, planting the seed of ambition and creating the best opportunities for our Scholars to excel in their chosen areas.
Seize the opportunity to stand out, pursue dreams, and become part of something extraordinary!
In addition to our Harris Academy Clapham scholarship in PE, we will be offering the following Harris Scholarships:
• Languages
• Music
Start of Term Arrangements
Year 7 students will start at the Academy on Wednesday 3rd September. The first day will run from 8.15am-1.35pm, finishing slightly earlier than our normal timing to allow for some additional staff training. Students need to be on-site by 8.15am in full school uniform.
The rest of the students will not return until Thursday 4th September 2025, giving the new students a chance to settle in.
From Thursday 4th September 2025 the normal school day will be Monday to Thursday 8.25am-3.20pm and Friday 8.25am-2.00pm.â¯â¯â¯
Thank you.
