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02/04/26

Check out the newest edition of our newsletter via this link:  harrisclapham.org.uk/2299/ne…

31/03/26

We are so proud of our Student Leaders! Hear what Afnan has to say about the guidance she receives for her next steps.       

30/03/26

We were delighted to welcome children’s author Sufiya Ahmed for an inspiring talk on Spies and Child Snatchers.     

27/03/26

Enjoy your holidays and we look forward to seeing you for summer term!       

26/03/26

Harris Academy Clapham is delighted to announce that Year 11 student Lili, has been awarded a place on an elite global scholarship programme to complete her Sixth Form studies at Hiba Academy Nantong in China!       

24/03/26

Georgina Luck was invited to do some creative workshops for year 9 at Harris Clapham. This was an opportunity for students to see the work of a practising illustrator and to meet someone they have been studying this year in Art.    

23/03/26

This week, 35 of our most dedicated English students were treated to an unforgettable day at the Victoria Palace Theatre to see Hamilton.     

20/03/26

We are wishing you a Happy Eid Al-Fitr!     

18/03/26

Theatre trip to see The Hunger Games!     

09/03/26

Happy International Women's Day for yesterday!   

06/03/26

Read our recent Spring 1 Newsletter via this link:  harrisclapham.org.uk/2299/ne…

05/03/26

Can you guess what characters your teachers are dressed as?     

05/03/26

Hear from some familiar faces about what they used to read when they were your age!      Video  

05/03/26

Happy Wold Book Day!     

04/03/26

Every Tuesday morning, Volleyball kick starts the day for some of our students!     

03/03/26

We are so excited for our offer holders to see everything our school has to offer!         

02/03/26

Happy National Careers Week!      Video  

02/03/26

We would like to extend our congratulations to the Year 6 students who have secured a place with us for September 2026!       

26/02/26

Sign up to our alumni network: Harris Futures! Signing up with allow you to hear about brilliant career development opportunities through our partners, offers you the opportunity to come along to events to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

25/02/26

Check out some of our cool student artwork!       

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A Day In The Life

Have you ever wondered what an average day at Harris Academy Clapham looks like? Here's a quick overview of a typical school day.

Before school

The Academy gates open every morning at 7.45am and there is always a member of staff on duty to welcome our students. Our students and staff greet each other politely.

At 8am the canteen start serving breakfast and the library opens, if you want to pick up a new book to read or do some reading before the day starts. You can also use this time to play outside if you want to.

Personal Development and lessons

At 8.25am the whistle goes and we all line up in our tutor groups. By the time the next bell goes at 8.30 we are all already lined up in silence and paying attention to the instructions or messages.  All our tutor groups move off swiftly to registration.

Students have personal development every morning for half an hour. During this time, students study our PRSHE programme to help prepare them for life beyond the academy. 

At 9am students move to the first lesson of the day. All lessons last 80 minutes.  

We have a split break and lunchtime at the academy, please visit timings of the day. Students get a 20 minute break time and a 40 minute lunch time. 

Break and lunch time is a time to catch up with your friends, get something to eat, visit the library or play outside. Before school, break and lunch you are only allowed in the library, the canteen or outside. Eating is only allowed in the canteen. You are very welcome to bring your own packed lunch to eat at break or lunchtime. 

Remember that we do not want to see you eating big bags of crisps, sweets or cookies. They really are not good for your body or your brain. And we definitely do not want to see you drinking any energy drinks! We are an allergy aware academy, so plan your packed lunch carefully. 

After school

The end of the day is at 3:20pm on Monday -Thursday, after which our enrichment clubs start. You are expected to attend at least one enrichment club every week. On a Friday, the academy closes at 2:00pm.