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13/11/24

Members of the our student leadership body representing at the Mitcham Remembrance day service. pic.twitter.com/kM77l97O4D

22/08/24

⭐️⭐️⭐️9 Grade 9’s⭐️⭐️⭐️ We are so proud of Rouzana! She has done amazing, such a bright future ahead 🌟 pic.twitter.com/YRhzKfCm61

22/08/24

🎉🎉🎉HARD WORK PAYS OFF🎉🎉🎉 Exceptional performance from Manuchehr, Jael, Zhuri and Erin! 20 grade 9’s between the 4 of them 🤩🤩 We are so proud of all the work that they have put in 💪#achievementissuccess pic.twitter.com/KI4R2KR18w

22/08/24

🎉🎉🎉HARD WORK PAYS OFF🎉🎉🎉 Nariana achieving a strong set of grade 9’s! We are so proud of all the work that she put in 🤩#achievementissuccess pic.twitter.com/eW6VSSaybl

15/08/24

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really proud of our students going on to University in September to study Veterinary Science, Mechanical Engineering, Palaeontology and Primary Education ⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/fpMpq9fe38

15/08/24

🎉⭐️A* A B⭐️🎉Really proud of Maham going off to read Fashion Marketing pic.twitter.com/wicWT0moKD

15/08/24

🎉⭐️A* A A⭐️🎉Really proud of Isaac going off to read Neuroscience and Psychology at pic.twitter.com/RHXjqb4iiw

15/08/24

⭐️⭐️⭐️A* A* A*⭐️⭐️⭐️Really proud of Matthew going off to read Civil Engineering at pic.twitter.com/CSJu2SzJIs

24/05/24

Today we said farewell to our Year 13’s with a leavers breakfast and rewarded all students with 💯 attendance with ice cream! 🍦 Have a lovely break all! pic.twitter.com/qkUc3hbvEp

23/05/24

🏆🥇YR 8 GIRLS CROYDON BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS 2024🥇🏆 An amazing performance and a well deserved win. That’s 2 cups these girls have won this year, what a way to finish the season 🏀⛹🏽‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/gUvhXe0jLS

23/05/24

Our year 10 geographers working hard on the physical fieldwork element of their GCSE at Whitstable Beach this week 🌍 pic.twitter.com/RbwuVNgE5h

16/04/24

Smiles all round from our girls crew onboard the Prolific. They are on their way to Studland bay for the evening after battling the wind and rain last night⛵️💨🌊 pic.twitter.com/dVeMjWK8Jl

28/03/24

A DOUBLE WIN for the Year 7 girls. They have now reached the Basketball Cup FINAL!!! A tough day for them having to play 2 matches in 1 day, but the girls dug deep and went out with the determination to win 🙌🏼🏀🎉 pic.twitter.com/7hXD3aERDV

28/03/24

A DOUBLE WIN for the Year 7 girls. They have now reached the Basketball Cup FINAL!!! A tough day for them having to play 2 matches in 1 day, but the girls dug deep and went out with the determination to win 🙌🏼🏀🎉 pic.twitter.com/7hXD3aERDV

08/03/24

We are so proud and honoured to have won ‘Education Institution Of The Year’ for the London Region by 🏀🤩 A massive thank you to Mr Boothe who dedicates a lot of time and hard work into coaching all of our basketball teams ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/rbS1dUiel6

08/03/24

We are so proud and honoured to have won ‘Education Institution Of The Year’ for the London Region by 🏀🤩 A massive thank you to Mr Boothe who dedicates a lot of time and hard work into coaching all of our basketball teams ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/rbS1dUiel6

04/03/24

To get ready for literacy week this week we recently rewarded our KS3 TOP READERS with a trip to the British Library in central London where they explored the treasures of British literature! pic.twitter.com/0soVHbgF78

09/02/24

A fantastic end to the week and what an amazing half-term it has been. Lots of sporting achievements to be proud of. Wishing all of our students and families a restful break, we look forward to returning well-rested and ready to kick start another great half-term 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/KPTrgzxnr9

09/02/24

A fantastic end to the week and what an amazing half-term it has been. Lots of sporting achievements to be proud of. Wishing all of our students and families a restful break, we look forward to returning well-rested and ready to kick start another great half-term 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/KPTrgzxnr9

08/02/24

Yr 10 Harris Experience students at the Opera! 🎶🎶🎼 pic.twitter.com/6HAcKJSeQU

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Overview

The curriculum of Harris Academy Merton is balanced and diversely rich, designed to meet the needs of all our students on their learning journey. Our curriculum aims to challenge, engage and support students to grow and develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to empower them to remove barriers to achievement. 
 

All students, including those with SEND have the same access to an ambitious curriculum.

We believe achievement is success; the academy’s curriculum intent has been designed so that knowledge is sequenced to support all students, regardless of their starting point. All students study a broad and balanced curriculum which supports their progression into the next stage of their educational journey. Further to our commitment to enabling students to develop the knowledge and skills to thrive academically, the Academy also supports all students in developing excellence, resilience, integrity, ambition and confidence. The Academy embraces its duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs Regulations 2014.

 

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Harris Academy Merton offers a broad and balanced Key Stage 3 Curriculum which gives all students an equal opportunity to study a full range of subjects.

Subjects studied at Key Stage 3 include:

  • Art & Design
  • Computer Science
  • Design & Technology
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • French
  • Geography
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Religious Studies
  • Science
  • Spanish

Please visit our subjects page for more information and what students will learn in each subject.

  Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
  Lessons
per week
Hours per year Lessons
per week
Hours per year Lessons
per week
Hours per year
English 5 158 5 158 5 158
Maths 4 127 5 158 5 158
Science 4 127 4 127 4 127
History 2 63 2 63 2 63
Geography 2 63 2 63 2 63
French 2 63 2* 63 3* 95
Spanish 2 63 2* 63 3* 95
Design and Technology 2 63 2 63 2 63
Art 2 63 2 63 2 63
Computer Science 1 32 1 32 1 32
Religious Studies 1 32 1 32 1 32

*note students will select to study either French or Spanish

 


Key Stage 4 Curriculum

The Key Stage 4 Curriculum at Harris Merton is designed to give students a broad choice of subjects which prepare them for their next stage of education or training.

Subjects studied at Key Stage 4 include:

  • Art & Design
  • Business Studies
  • (CNAT) Creative iMedia
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • CNAT Enterprise & Marketing
  • Food Preparation & Nutrition
  • French
  • Geography
  • Health & Social Care
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Physical Education (Core & GCSE)
  • Religious Studies
  • Science (Combined)
  • Science (Separate: Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
  • Sociology
  Year 10 Year 11
  Lessons
per week
Hours per year Lessons
per week
Hours per year
English 5 158 5 158
Maths 5 158 5 158
Science 6 190 6 190
Core PE 2 63 2 63
Religious Studies 2 63 2 63
History 4 127 4 127
Geography 4 127 4 127
French 4 127 4 127
Business 4 127 4 127
Art 4 127 4 127
CNAT Creative i Media 4 127 4 127
Sociology 4 127 4 127
Enterprise 4 127 4 127
CNAT Health and Social Care 4 127 4 127
CNAT Sport 4 127 4 127
PE 4 127 4 127
Media 4 127 4 127
Separate Science 4 127 4 127
Drama 4 127 - -
Music 4 127 - -

Key Stage 5 Curriculum

At Key Stage 5 students have the opportunity to study up to three different subjects and have the opportunity to choose from a broad variety of A Level and Vocational courses.

Subjects studied at Key Stage 5 include:

Subject/Course Level
Applied Science (Level 3) Vocational
Biology A Level
Business A Level
Business Vocational (Level 3) Vocational
Chemistry A Level
Economics A Level
English Literature A Level
French A Level
Geography A Level
Health & Social Care (Level 3) Vocational
History A Level
ICT Vocational (Level 3) Vocational
Mathematics A Level
Media A Level
Physics A Level
Psychology A Level
Sociology A Level
Sport Vocational (Level 3) Vocational
  Year 12 Year 13
  Lessons
per week
Hours per year Lessons
per week
Hours per year
Block A 6 160 6 160
Block B 6 160 6 160
Block C 6 160 6 160
Block D 6 160 6 160
Pastoral 5 50 5 50
Enrichment 2 40 2 40

 Please visit our Sixth Form area for more information.