Welcome to Harris Garrard Academy
Welcome to the Harris Garrard Sixth Form. Our vision is to provide our sixth form students with the qualifications, bespoke support and wider learning opportunities that will put them on the best and most appropriate path.We want our students to lead happy, fulfilling, and successful lives. Our sixth form is at the heart of our school and the embodiment of our belief that 'Learning Changes Lives'.In our growing sixth form, our Learning Changes Lives mantra is underpinned by the challenge to all students to:EndeavourTo be the best version of yourselfTo be exceptional role models to younger studentsTo be informed, self-aware and mindful ExcelThrough hard work, independence and driveThrough excellent teaching by subject specialistsThrough bespoke support and excellent careers guidance EnjoyBy being part of a sixth form that is integral to the schoolBy having an active role in the academyBy having access to a range of wider learning opportunities
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
4 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,538 Total
No. of Boys
833 (54.2%)
No. of Girls
705 (45.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
19.1%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.11%
A*/A grades
16.84%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
82%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
53%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Go to School WebsiteKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 25, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 1 - Apr 18
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 5
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesClair Norris
September 2021
Employed
EastEnders actress Clair Norris gave up time from her busy schedule filming to officially open and cut the ribbon for our new Careers and Innovation Cube.
Clair, a former student from our school who now plays Bernadette Taylor in EastEnders, is excited to be working with HGA careers team and our pupils as part of our new alumni team.
Clair spoke to some of tutor reps about her Post 16 choice to study a Higher National Certificate (HNC) at Miskin Theatre School at North Kent College and the auditions she went through before being given role of Bernadette. “I didn’t think in a million years my first TV role would be in EastEnders," said Clair.
Clair also popped into to see our Drama students. Emily asked her how the process of auditions worked and Clair explained that she had to do improvisation, read from a script and see how she worked with the other characters in her EastEnders family.
Enrichment Activities
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