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26/03/26

Huge thanks to for visiting today! Our Yr7 students loved learning about how The Blitz Sisters was created through an inspiring workshop. The creative writing ideas were incredible. We’re so grateful for the book signings too! 📚 pic.twitter.com/UzlJxQfVLt

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

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Science

Year 7

Link to: Year 7 In Year Progression Plan

 

Assessment

Students are assessed in science through fortnightly progress tests that will assess the content they have studied in these lessons. Content from previous topics may also be included in these progress tests for revision purposes. This information will then be used to re-teach topics to students when required.

Within lessons, students will complete examination questions to assist them with the development of their examination technique which will be self or peer assessed to get immediate feedback on their work.

 

Useful Links: BBC Bitesize

Physics - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zh2xsbk

Biology – https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/z4882hv 

Chemistry - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/znxtyrd

 

Useful Revision Guides

AQA KS3 Science: Student Book Part 1

AQA KS3 Science: Student Book Part 2

Year 8

Link to: Year 8 In Year Progression Plan

 

Assessment

Students are assessed in science through fortnightly progress tests that will assess the content they have studied in these lessons. Content from previous topics may also be included in these progress tests for revision purposes. This information will then be used to re-teach topics to students when required.

Within lessons, students will complete past examination questions to assist them with the development of their examination technique which will be self or peer assessed to get immediate feedback on their work.

 

Useful Links

BBC Bitesize

Physics - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zh2xsbk

Biology – https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/z4882hv

Chemistry - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/znxtyrd

 

Useful Revision Guides

AQA KS3 Science: Student Book Part 1

AQA KS3 Science: Student Book Part 2

Year 9

Link to: Year 9 In Year Progression Plan

 

Assessment

Students are assessed in science through fortnightly progress tests that will assess the content they have studied in these lessons. Content from previous topics may also be included in these progress tests for revision purposes. This information will then be used to re-teach topics to students when required.

Within lessons, students will complete past examination questions to assist them with the development of their examination technique which will be self or peer assessed to get immediate feedback on their work.
 

Useful Links: BBC Bitesize

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/z8r997h

 

Useful Revision Guides

Collins GCSE 9-1 Revision - AQA GCSE 9-1 Combined Science Trilogy Revision Guide

https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008160791

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Year 10

Link to: Year 10 In Year Progression Plan

 

Assessment

Students are assessed in science through fortnightly progress tests which will assess the content they have studied in these lessons. Content from previous topics may also be included in these progress tests for revision purposes. This information will then be used to re-teach topics to students when required.

Within lessons, students will complete many past examination questions to assist them with their examination technique which will be self or peer assessed to get immediate feedback on their work.

 

Exams Specifications

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464

 

Useful Links

BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/z8r997h

 

Useful Revision Guides

Trilogy: https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008160791

Separate sciences:  https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008160685

https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008160692

https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008160678

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Year 11

Link to: Year 11 In Year Progression Plan

 

Assessment

Students are assessed in science through fortnightly progress tests which will assess the content they have studied in these lessons. Content from previous topics may also be included in these progress tests for revision purposes. This information will then be used to re-teach topics to students as required.

Within lessons, students will complete past examination questions to assist them with the development of their examination technique which will be self or peer assessed to get immediate feedback on their work.

 

Exam Specification

Trilogy: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464

Separates: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse

 

Useful Links

BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/z8r997h

 

Useful Revision Guides

Trilogy: https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008160791

Separate sciences:https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008160685

https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008160692

https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008160678

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Year 12 & 13 Biology

Link to: Year 12 In Year Progression Plan

Link to: Year 13 In Year Progression Plan

Link to: Exam Specification

 

Assessment

  • Students will be assessed regularly in lessons through use of past exam material
  • Students will also sit regular mini-assessments in lessons, on which they will be expected to achieve on or above their target grades
  • Mock examinations take place throughout year 12 and 13 as per the Harris Sixth Form calendar

 

Useful Links

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/biology-revision/a-level-aqa/

 

Useful Revision Guides

Title: AQA Biology

Author: Glenn Toole, Susan Toole

ISBN: 9780198351771

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Date: September 2015

Year 12 & 13 Chemistry

Link to: Year 12 In Year Progression Plan

Link to: Year 13 In Year Progression Plan


 

Assessment

  • Students will be assessed regularly in lessons through use of past exam material
  • Students will also sit regular mini-assessments in lessons, on which they will be expected to achieve on or above their target grades
  • Mock examinations take place throughout year 12 and 13 as per the Harris Sixth Form calendar

 

Exam Specification

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/chemistry-7404-7405

 

Useful Links

http://www.a-levelchemistry.co.uk/

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/ap-chemistry

https://chemrevise.org/

http://www.docbrown.info/page13/page13.htm

 

Useful Revision Guides

AQA A Level Chemistry (2nd edition) (covering year 12 and 13)

Authors: Ted Lister, Janet Renshaw
Publisher: Oxford University Press (including Nelson Thornes)
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-835182-5
Price: £42.00
Publication date: June 2015 - out now
Digital version - out now

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Online revision guides (free to print) available at https://chemrevise.org/revision-guides/

 

Year 12 & 13 Physics

Link to: Year 12 In Year Progression Plan

Link to: Year 13 In Year Progression Plan

 

Assessment

  • Students will be assessed regularly in lessons through use of past exam material
  • Students will also sit regular mini-assessments in lessons, on which they will be expected to achieve on or above their target grades
  • Mock examinations take place throughout year 12 and 13 as per the Harris Sixth Form calendar

 

Exam Specification

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408/spec-at-a-glance

 

Useful Links

https://www.iop.org/

https://isaacphysics.org/

 

Useful Revision Guides

A-Level Physics: AQA Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice with Online Edition (CGP A-Level Physics)