Our Vision & Values

At Harris Academy Clapham, we believe everything is possible when we C.A.R.E – adopting an attitude and mindset encompassing:

• Commitment

• Ambition

• Resilience

• Empathy

We believe this will support a healthy and successful future. These values shape who we are, how we learn, and what is needed in the community.

Commitment

We are committed to transforming the lives of our young people in every endeavour. We show up, work hard, and hold ourselves to the highest standards.

Our commitment to the development of our students both through their character and academic outcomes is 'above and beyond'.

We understand that progress is built through consistency, integrity, and a determination to do the right thing – even when it is not the easy thing.

Our young people can often experience difficult situations which have a tremendous impact on their wellbeing. At Harris Academy Clapham, we are committed to supporting every student, both inside and outside of the academy, to ensure they achieve their full potential. No student is left behind.

Ambition

Students deserve the best. Parents/carers should want the best. Our academy aims to deliver the best for all we serve.

Ambition drives us to pursue opportunities, broaden our horizons, and believe that our potential is limitless. We encourage students to aim high and be relentless in their pursuit of dreams.

At Harris Academy Clapham, we open doors to futures filled with possibility, purpose, and pride. Every student has the potential to break through the glass ceiling.

"You can go to the teachers, and they are all very kind and helpful. The children that go here too are all very welcoming and nice." Kavali, Year 7

Resilience

Our background and the challenges faced do not define us — our response to them do. Being a young person in the modern day can be tough, often subject to some tricky situations. Through resilience, we learn to persevere, adapt, and navigate one’s way towards our pursuit of happiness.

We encourage students to embrace mistakes – they are mere stepping stones towards the finished article, not stumbling blocks. We create an understanding that success is rarely linear and that determination, courage, and a positive mindset allow us to ‘get back up’ when the going can sometimes get tough – making us stronger, ready to embrace life independently.

Empathy

Emotional intelligence can help us connect and encourage positive outcomes. We strive to understand others, to listen deeply, and act with kindness.

Empathy enables us to build meaningful relationships, celebrate diversity, uncover depth in our tolerance and create a community where everyone feels valued.

Through empathy, we cultivate a culture rooted in respect, compassion, and unity – creating a place of belonging.

Everything is possible when we CARE

By living these values each day — Commitment, Ambition, Resilience and Empathy — we build an academy where students flourish academically, grow personally, and become the thoughtful, confident, and compassionate leaders our community needs.

We create a place where students and staff belong, work in harmony, and can be prosperous.