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Welcome to Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form

Welcome to Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form – Be who you want to be.Vision and EthosHarris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a unique sixth form, established to provide an outstanding vocational education and preparation for skills-based work or transition to university for students in Croydon and the surrounding boroughs.Part of the Harris Federation, which runs highly successful primary and secondary academies across London, Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form caters for students who may not suit the traditional pathways at post-16. With small class sizes and strong pastoral support, we offer excellent, focused vocational options as well as the opportunity to take or resit GCSEs that you need to progress further – whether you choose to progress into a career or higher education.Our academy offers a choice of Construction, Health and Social Care, Business, Media, Science and Art for students choosing a vocational pathway, and a curriculum that will challenge and inspire you to develop the skills and confidence you need to compete successfully for jobs in your chosen vocation.Croydon, like much of London and the South East, is undergoing a huge programme of construction and regeneration with the potential to benefit the area for generations to come. With a focus on hard skills and employability, Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form will help you develop the skills you need to be who you want to be – and be part of that success.Thank you for taking the time to view the website. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us at info@harrisps6f.org.uk Andrew BarrPrincipal

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Sixth Form

Suitable Ages

16 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

259 Total

No. of Boys

154 (59.5%)

No. of Girls

105 (40.5%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

N/A

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.0%

A*/A grades

0.0%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

32%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:72%
England:63%

Further education

School:5%
England:4%

Employment

School:26%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:18%
England:26%


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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 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas and New Year holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

Spring Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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All sixth form students participate in 2 hours of Enrichment a week. These are non-examinable subjects that are designed to broaden horizons and give greater breadth to your experience when completing a CV or application to higher education. We provide an exciting, high-quality and wide ranging programme of sports and activities helping you to develop your interests, support your wellbeing and offer opportunities for skills development.

Duke of Edinburgh Award
Creative Arts
Sports

About School

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed