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28/08/25

"The past year has been hugely challenging in more ways than one but I am so proud of what I have achieved. My teachers at Harris Clapham Sixth Form went above and beyond to help me catch up and devoted a lot of their time to supporting me. I am incredibly grateful to them."

28/08/25

We're extremely excited to announce that Harris Clapham Sixth Form has sent it's first pupil to the University of Oxford! A huge congratulations to Nicholas who has successfully secured a place to study History at St Peter's College. pic.twitter.com/XcZcyzVNeX

21/08/25

Good morning! We look forward to enrolling our new Year 12’s today. Enrolment will take place both today and tomorrow from 10am - 4pm Please see the below image to find out what you must bring with you. pic.twitter.com/r7vdwZJV8P

15/08/25

Harris Sixth Formers celebrate 100% pass rate in vocational courses The sixth form has only been going for five years@HAClaphamSixthhttps://t.co/P8cIjTcwmJ pic.twitter.com/qbNtZ5hTou

14/08/25

This is an amazing set of outcomes for students coming from some of the most disadvantaged parts of South London. https://t.co/SxiEYcD1dy

14/08/25

Head of School, Sarah Heuston says: "Our students have won places at the best universities in the country on high tariff courses. We could not be prouder of them as they step out into the world to make their mark.”

14/08/25

The Academy’s exceptional results mean that students can now take up places at some of the country’s leading universities to study subjects such as Medicine, Architecture, Zoology, Psychology, Computer Science, Politics and Biochemistry.

14/08/25

Over one third of all entries achieved A*-B grades (or equivalent) with almost a fifth (19%) achieving the top A* and A grades (or equivalent).  100% of vocational students passed their qualifications with a huge 70% achieving a Distinction or Distinction* grade.

14/08/25

Students and staff at Harris Clapham Sixth Form were celebrating this morning following the release of this year’s A Level results. pic.twitter.com/PcmvCS0n8x

14/08/25

🎉Congratulations Dami! Having moved to the UK only two years ago, Dami will soon be taking up a place to study Medicine after achieving outstanding results today. pic.twitter.com/ufaacGNOSX

04/07/25

This week we had a careers talk delivered by an Oxford Graduate and soon to be Harvard student. Candace O gave great pointers to our students who are looking to study Medicine and/or apply for Oxbridge.#WeAreHarrrisClaphamSixthForm pic.twitter.com/Ewaei3YGMV

04/07/25

Congratulations to all our staff and students on this outstanding recognition!#TesAwards

04/07/25

📚 73% of our academies are rated Outstanding. 🎓 1 in 4 students go to Russell Group universities 👩‍🏫 Over 1,250 new teachers trained each year through the National Institute of Teaching, where Harris is a founding member.

04/07/25

The Harris Federation has been named ‘Trust Team of the Year’ at the TES Schools Awards 2025! 🎉 From transforming lives in disadvantaged communities to sending students to Russell Group universities and even Harvard- this award celebrates our incredible staff and students.

27/06/25

Proud CEO moment! Watching former students thrive in their careers is the ultimate reward. Their success is a testament to the power of education, mentorship, and resilience. Here's to the future leaders who started with us! pic.twitter.com/q6KtRsEiqZ

05/06/25

A massive congratulations to Nadia Khan who competed in the Maths Battle at King’s College, University of London. The Battle involves solving high level maths problems against the clock, and challenging the proofs of other mathematicians. Wow.....#mathsbattle pic.twitter.com/nSBnPP0YN4

21/05/25

My remarkable PA is leaving me after 9 years for a new challenge. Would anyone like to come and work with me - I'm told a high tolerance of whimsy is required.https://t.co/fUpQ6xiXnO

02/05/25

Our Student President Ruweida sharing her Culture Day highlights! pic.twitter.com/1ubpR4vntF

02/05/25

Students thoroughly enjoyed Culture Day last week! pic.twitter.com/yAsFV8ABhE

02/05/25

Courage • Commitment • Confidence pic.twitter.com/fTIRPciie2

Harris Academies
All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration.

Central Office

Bexley

Brent

Bromley

Clapham

Croydon

Greenwich

Haringey

Havering

Merton

Newham

Southwark

Stratford

Sutton

Thurrock

Wandsworth

Westminster

Leadership Team

Sarah Heuston 2Ms Heuston, Head of School, firmly believes in the power of a brilliant education to change lives and sees it as a force for social mobility. She has worked in several outstanding Harris academies from the start of her career and is deeply committed to working to improve life chances for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. She has been proud to work in vibrant and diverse London academies, and see students go on to first class universities and apprenticeships with the confidence to speak out and make a difference.  

Miss Heuston loves teaching her subject, English Literature, and is continually inspired and amazed by the power of literature to speak to us about the human experience. Teaching remains an absolute joy for her and the best part of any day, as she discusses and analyses beautiful and insightful language with equally dedicated students.  

Although she has worked in secondary academies, she has always enjoyed working with Sixth Formers the most because they are at such a pivotal moment in their educational lives, where thirteen years of learning in school culminates in decisions about what they want to do with their exciting futures. She is now doing what she has always dreamed of: leading a Harris Sixth Form on its journey to ‘be the best’.  

 

MarkMr Lloyd, Vice Principal, believes in the transformational power of sixth form education. Having graduated from Durham University after studying Molecular Biology and Biochemistry he joined the TeachFirst program in 2009 and has taught in a range of London schools. His academic background fuels his enthusiasm for Biology, and he is always keen to tell students more about the scientific world. Over the years, he has had the privilege of teaching and mentoring sixth form students who have gone on to achieve remarkable success, including placements at Oxbridge, medicine, prestigious universities, and competitive degree-level apprenticeships.

Mr Lloyd believes that Sixth Form is not only about supporting students in making the next step in their life journey, but also about helping them to develop skills and interests that will see them succeed long after they have left. This chance to have a positive impact on the lives of students is what is so special about teaching and one that he encourages others to join him in.

 

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Ms Buakuma, Assistant Principal, unequivocally believes in the transformative power of education. She has seen how education has provided her with opportunity, purpose, and deep meaning and this fuels her desire to see other young people experience the same. She is also passionate about supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve success and disrupt barriers to social mobility. 

Fascinated by Psychology in 6th form, Miss Buakuma went on to study Psychology at the University of Surrey. She takes great pleasure in introducing students to a subject she perceives inherently sparks curiosity, self-awareness, critical thinking, and a changed worldview. 

Ultimately, Miss Buakuma is a lover of learning. Her wish for every Harris Clapham Sixth Form student is that what may begin as a pursuit of knowledge towards a particular destination is transformed into being captivated by knowledge in and of itself. From here, students will have the chance to go into the world with confidence and thrive in any space they find themselves in.

 

Becky

Ms Adams, Assistant Principal, believes that every young person can and will achieve, given the right environment and support. She has worked in a number of schools in South London and the North West of England and is passionate about improving the education experience of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. During her years teaching she has seen many students achieve and excel, going on to pursue careers in their chosen field. 

Ms Adams has always had a passion for teaching Sixth Form. She has found that this time in a young person's academic journey to be pivotal in shaping their outcomes and future aspirations. Working within a Sixth Form allows teachers to encourage and support students to develop not only academically but as well-rounded individuals who will be an asset to society once leaving education. Miss Adams truly believes that students at HCL6F leave the Sixth Form with the skills, attributes and mindset to be successful in their own right, and feels privileged to work in such a setting with students who want to thrive and be the best that they can be.