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:27%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:40%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:15%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

53%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:79%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:13%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:16%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key 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

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Clair 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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At Harris Garrard Sixth Form we seek to support the holistic development of our young people. We therefore provide multiple opportunities for students to explore academic interests beyond the exam specification, develop their interpersonal skills as well as to discover what the different careers paths have to offer.

Peer mentoring
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Charity fundraisers

About School

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBexley
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed