Welcome from the Principal

Harris Academy at Merton offers a rare educational opportunity for students

and their parents. The children of local residents benefit from the backing of

proven success that is the hallmark of our sponsor Lord Harris of Peckham.

The support of the Harris federation will guarantee a traditional ethos of

order, discipline and respect alongside a commitment to excellence in the very

best of contemporary practice. The curriculum is focused on developing

individual potential and preparing students for attaining personal

contentment and the capacity to build a sound and comfortable career and

life. This will be achieved through a shared dedication to hard work and a

belief that a specialised curriculum will deliver the best life-enhancing options

for those prepared to embrace our vision. Our focus on Enterprise and Sport

will add a vocational dimension across the curriculum and complement other

subjects of the National Curriculum. Our students will develop a sense of

achievement, well-being and self-confidence.

We will not flinch in our mission to achieve excellent standards and the

fulfilment of high expectations. If you are like-minded enough to subscribe to

this philosophy, please apply. All we ask is your pledge to improve the

prospects of our students and your passionate support in making this

Academy the pride of the local community. If you are willing to become an

active partner then I look forward to working with you.

Mr A Halpin

Principal