Welcome to Harris Academy Ockendon

Welcome from the Principals

Welcome to Harris Academy Ockendon, an academy that aims to become the most successful academy in Essex, providing all our students with a first class education and amazing life experiences. This reflects our personal outlook on life and on education. We only get one life and we should all use it to make a real difference in the world, to enjoy being the best version of ourselves, to be the best we can possibly be.

Ms Jo Rainey, Principal & Mr George McMillan, Executive Principal

Academy Life

26 April 2024@HarrisOckendonExcited to have Sander from MADE joining us again! Last year, he led a workshop on independent learning during transition for our Year 12 students. Now, he's back to help them with revision skills in preparation for their summer ppes. Looking forward to another valuable session! pic.twitter.com/bln20fP1Mn

25 April 2024@HarrisOckendonOfsted have judged our school as Outstanding in all areas. ‘Pupils benefit hugely from attending this remarkable school’, the inspectors have praised the Academy’s ‘high-quality curriculum’, its ‘wide range of enrichment activities’ & the strength of PSHE & Careers @HarrisFed pic.twitter.com/sTe7Na88iQ

25 April 2024@HarrisOckendonStudents and staff at Harris Academy Ockendon are celebrating after being judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. A true testament to the community and all that work here. Click on the link to read the full report @HarrisFed https://t.co/a4NnlPoPu9 pic.twitter.com/yJztay1u6U

24 April 2024@HarrisOckendonYear 12 went to @ucl today for their first university experience. Attending lectures and a campus tour. Insightful experience into ambitious destinations 📚 pic.twitter.com/HIM7pmHyjA

22 April 2024@HarrisOckendonChag Sameach to everyone celebrating Passover! 🌟 #Passover2024 # pic.twitter.com/2HUZ8hXJ3m

22 April 2024@HarrisOckendon📣 Join us in commemorating #StephenLawrenceDay on April 22nd! As we honour his legacy, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering inclusivity, challenging discrimination, and empowering our students to create positive change. pic.twitter.com/7eWquL1ZUg

22 April 2024@HarrisOckendon#Passover2024

22 April 2024@HarrisOckendon#StephenLawrenceDay Today we honour Stephen Lawrence and his legacy.

21 April 2024@HarrisOckendonMassive thank you to Hashtag Women for allowing our year 7 girl’s to be mascots today. They had an amazing day. ⚽️🏆 pic.twitter.com/gTOEMyDwOs

21 April 2024@HarrisOckendonWalking out with the Hashtag women’s team before the game ⚽️ 🏆 pic.twitter.com/aVg2D8ohsE

21 April 2024@HarrisOckendonOur year 7 girls have arrived at Aveley to be mascots and watch Hashtag Women’s team ⚽️🏆 pic.twitter.com/ms5xFpJVEh

18 April 2024@HarrisOckendonYear 8 and 9 golf enrichment this afternoon ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/2V2VYdWT5x

13 April 2024@HarrisOckendonHappy Vaisakhi to all celebrating. Vaisakhi not only symbolises the harvest festival but also the birth of the Khalsa Panth. It marks a pivotal moment in Sikh history when Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Khalsa, instilling principles of courage, equality, and selfless service. pic.twitter.com/oN2bgMrx3B

10 April 2024@HarrisOckendonEid Mubarak to all of our community who are celebrating. pic.twitter.com/eiqcRy0kkJ

25 March 2024@HarrisOckendonYear 7 girls football team played exceptionally well today winning 5-2 in the semi-final of the Harris Cup. We are off to the finals 🔥⚽️ Well done girls! pic.twitter.com/5NKSX5xlTW

18 March 2024@HarrisOckendon#InternationalWomensDay2024 celebrations delivering workshops centered around Unshakeable Confidence and Diversity as a Superpower. pic.twitter.com/blHMBsvk3E

15 March 2024@HarrisOckendonExcited to announce that Leah Chowdry will be speaking at our school on Monday. We can't wait to hear her incredible personal story, becoming the first British Asian woman to swim the English Channel & raising a quarter of a million pounds for her cause. Get ready to be inspired pic.twitter.com/d9Y6EnBD3J

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