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09/03/26

Students with amazing behaviour in Year 8 & 9 had a fantastic three day residential in the New Forest last week - Archery, High Ropes, Mountain Bikes, Bonfire Building and of course marshmallows!! Building teamwork and resilience every day! pic.twitter.com/AA4QsZCois

05/03/26

📚✨ It’s and school is buzzing! From performances to character fancy dress, creativity is everywhere today 🙌#WBD2026 pic.twitter.com/BpBt2fio8t

05/03/26

📚✨ Our students have spent the week mastering spoken word- and today they perform their climate‑inspired pieces! pic.twitter.com/Xc5yF2bLyW

05/03/26

📖🌍 Our library is fully for World Book Day!⁰Following an inspiring video from authors and staff across the , we’ve put these books front and centre for National Literacy Week- encouraging students to pick up a book, and read for pleasure.#WorldBookDay2026 pic.twitter.com/GkeF7Y7uXy

04/03/26

Yr11 Spanish students attended an interactive GCSE study day delivered almost entirely in Spanish! Via short films exploring Spanish & Latin American culture they discovered new vocabulary & sharpened listening & writing skills. A fantastic, film-filled boost to exam preparation pic.twitter.com/7kOs8Nb0y2

12/02/26

We are proud to be hosting the DfE RISE event. To secure your place, please click booking link https://t.co/29UqzHXpTz pic.twitter.com/Qc7HxI8NCS

12/02/26

Thank you, Governors, for everything you do pic.twitter.com/UE1wr7xe4s

10/12/25

We were delighted to host the BBC Bitesize Careers Tour this term! Students explored a wide range of sectors, skills and pathways for life after school, hearing from inspiring speakers and Radio 1 Extra presenter Fee Mak. A brilliant, engaging experience for all! 🎓✨ pic.twitter.com/WaiDaO45Qw

26/11/25

Together, we are making a difference! Thanks to your donations, essential supplies are on their way to those affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. pic.twitter.com/bHJ6flrGBd

19/11/25

Huge congratulations to superstar Concilio on being called up to the England U15 training camp! 🌟⚽️ A massive achievement and just the beginning, keep shining! 🙌🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/fHJmP4aP7k

14/10/25

Our year 9 Humanities Scholars attended a workshop with The Economist Educational Foundation today in central London. They discussed The McWages Index and applied it to debates about wage equality around the world 🌍 pic.twitter.com/3XlEW0koU7

03/10/25

Proud of our Harris Academy Merton students taking action and raising funds for 💚 Supporting a great cause together! pic.twitter.com/6pefHKb0CI

26/09/25

This week, 50 of our Year 9 students visited Ypres. They explored WWI battlefields, memorials, and museums —learning about trench life, the sacrifices of soldiers, and the lasting impact of the Great War. A powerful experience of history beyond the classroom. pic.twitter.com/ruI8E6yQtA

21/08/25

We’re celebrating outstanding results at Harris Academy Merton🎉A huge well done to our students — we couldn’t be prouder of your hard work and success! pic.twitter.com/Ud4msc7Ofw

21/08/25

We’re celebrating outstanding results at Acadney 🎉 A huge well done to our students — we couldn’t be prouder of your hard work and success! pic.twitter.com/ThkTiclfcs

14/08/25

Beaming smiles and brilliant results for our Year 13 students at Harris Academy Merton! We couldn’t be prouder- the future is bright and the world is your oyster!  📚🎉⭐️ pic.twitter.com/VCeITBKlL0

14/08/25

Mimo received a fantastic set of results - vocational D* and B & A in A-levels. An exciting year ahead! 🎓🏫 pic.twitter.com/SIxmh1HipD

14/08/25

🎉 Big smiles and even bigger achievements for Diara — scoring A, A, C! 🌟 All that hard work has paid off, and we couldn't be prouder. Fantastic job, Diara — the future is yours! 💪📚✨ pic.twitter.com/X6bYCUpDhv

14/08/25

Huge congratulations to Ruwayda on her outstanding results- A*, A, A ⭐️🎉 she’s now taking the big next step in her journey, studying Pharmacy at ! 💊👩‍🔬 a great future ahead!! pic.twitter.com/KwKHXTwkM7

14/08/25

Sahara is off to the City of London to study Optometry with a set of amazing results - A*, B, B 👀🎉 Well done Sahara!! pic.twitter.com/WbsNixp3AE

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Geography

Year 7

Link to: Year 7 In Year Progression Plan

 

Assessment

Students will be assessed through a range of plenary tasks and formative assessments. At the end of each unit, students will produce an extended response to the unit enquiry question. This may be in the form of creative writing or an extended answer question. Students will also complete two summative exams per year.

 

Useful Links

KS3 Geography - BBC Bitesize

Time for Geography | Home

Welcome to Coolgeography.co.uk

Year 8

Link to: Year 8 In Year Progression Plan

 

Assessment

Students will be assessed through a range of plenary tasks and formative assessments. At the end of each unit, students will produce an extended response to the unit enquiry question. This may be in the form of creative writing or an extended answer question. Students will also complete two summative exams per year.

 

Useful Links

KS3 Geography - BBC Bitesize

Time for Geography | Home

Welcome to Coolgeography.co.uk

Year 9

Link to: Year 9 In Year Progression Plan

 

Assessment

Students will be assessed through a range of plenary tasks and formative assessments. At the end of each unit, students will produce an extended response to the unit enquiry question. This may be in the form of creative writing or an extended answer question. Students will also complete two summative exams per year.

 

Useful Links

KS3 Geography - BBC Bitesize

Time for Geography | Home

Welcome to Coolgeography.co.uk

Year 10

Link to: Year 10 In Year Progression Plan

Link to: Exam Specification


Assessment

Year 10 students will begin working towards OCR's GCSE Geography B specification. Students will be formatively assessed with regular exam-style questions within each unit. They will also sit practice exams at two points over the course of the academic year.

 

Useful Links

Time for Geography | Home

Welcome to Coolgeography.co.uk

GCSE Geography - OCR - BBC Bitesize

 

Useful Revision Guides

Grade 9-1 GCSE Geography OCR B Complete Revision & Practice (with Online Edition) ISBN:9781789080902

Year 11

Link to: Year 11 In Year Progression Plan

Link to: Exam Specification

 

Assessment

At the end of year 11, students will take their GCSEs using OCR's GCSE Geography B specification. Students will continue to be formatively assessed with regular exam-style questions and will complete mock exams over the course of the academic year.

 

Useful Links

Time for Geography | Home

Welcome to Coolgeography.co.uk

GCSE Geography - OCR - BBC Bitesize

 

Useful Revision Guides

Grade 9-1 GCSE Geography OCR B Complete Revision & Practice (with Online Edition) ISBN:9781789080902

Year 12

Year 13