Chair of Governors
Dear Parents and Carers,
The Harris Academy at Merton aims to provide a high quality education for each one of our students, within an environment that promotes learning and enjoyment, and develops responsible adults able to maximise their opportunities in whatever walk of life they choose after leaving school.
The Governing Body is responsible, with the Principal and Senior Management Team, for setting the educational direction for the Academy and the targets to be achieved over time, and then monitoring progress towards those objectives and targets.
In September 2012 OFSTED rated the Academy as ‘outstanding’ in all four categories – achievement of pupils, quality of teaching, behavior and safety of pupils, and leadership and management. OFSTED praised the ‘tremendously positive culture of learning and very strong sense of community’ which is evident at the Academy.
We also have a thriving 6th Form, developed in conjunction with other Academies within the Harris Federation of schools, and which OFSTED also judged to be ‘outstanding’.
The Academy has the highest expectations of its students in behaviour, discipline and hard work.
Students are offered an education which is innovative, effective and enjoyable, built around a focus on Sport and Enterprise. Our aim is to prepare them to succeed in their chosen careers, and as citizens of the society in which they will live and work.
As Governors we expect the Academy to be at the heart of the community in Merton, and that its resources and facilities are shared by as many people as possible.
We look forward with you to a bright future at Harris Academy Merton
Tony Bayon
Chair of Governors