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25/03/24

Year 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

18/03/24

celebrations delivering workshops centered around Unshakeable Confidence and Diversity as a Superpower. pic.twitter.com/blHMBsvk3E

15/03/24

Excited 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

13/03/24

📣 Exciting news! 🎉 Year 10 has kicked off the Scholars Program as part of their GCSE learning journey. 💪🎓 With a focus on working hard and taking responsibility, these scholars are on the path to success! Let's cheer them on! 👏🏽👏🏿👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/QbewKOxXKO

11/03/24

Ramadan Kareem, strength, connection and love for the month ahead. pic.twitter.com/9jQtOp1jG9

09/03/24

Some photos from our football tournament yesterday 🏆🥳⚽️ pic.twitter.com/oC1MAVdr39

08/03/24

Spot the ballers 👀(Yes that includes you 😉)Well done on the tournament…keep pushing the game and we’ll see you at one of ours soon! https://t.co/dtFqTGpk6t pic.twitter.com/hwfrD27tct

08/03/24

Amazing day today for our tournament! Thank you to all schools who attended. Also a massive thank you to Emma & Hayley from women’s team for coming down. ⚽️🏆 pic.twitter.com/4A3RzyzGVQ

08/03/24

Harris Football tournament. pic.twitter.com/fYBBNvzeY2

08/03/24

A productive day at Harris Academy Ockendon for sixth form health, care and medicine talk for pic.twitter.com/UszvikqOu9

07/03/24

Happy Everyone pic.twitter.com/9P2zgULlOW

07/03/24

'A night of drama' was held for year 11 drama students and their adults. We all enjoyed wonderful performances in preparation for their GCSE component 2 exams on Friday. pic.twitter.com/4XsEmdxSIm

29/02/24

Great to see Y10 GCSE Drama students loving the fantastic workshop being delivered this morning by 🤩 🎭 🎥! pic.twitter.com/6ARBM7uI0j

28/02/24

Well done to our year 10 girls for winning their first game of the Harris cup 25-8 🥳🏆 into the next round! pic.twitter.com/Arz8hdOoEh

28/02/24

Great to see Y10 GCSE Drama students loving the fantastic workshop being delivered this morning by 🤩 🎭 🎥! pic.twitter.com/6ARBM7uI0j

26/02/24

We step into a realm of pride and celebration as we gathered to honour the remarkable achievements of our students at our first special event of 'Celebration Evening'. From academic excellence to outstanding contributions in sports, arts, and the community. pic.twitter.com/LuAtvbOwcP

25/02/24

Which speaker are you most excited to hear from at our virtual conference?https://t.co/VhOvoO5PPSTickets for our fantastic line up are available for just £10 or FREE for anyone on or a !#MTPTproject pic.twitter.com/WRfQCPvXrD

24/02/24

Which speaker are you most excited to hear from at our virtual conference?https://t.co/VhOvoO5PPSTickets for our fantastic line up are available for just £10 or FREE for anyone on or a !#MTPTproject pic.twitter.com/WRfQCPvXrD

22/02/24

Year 10s had an amazing time at Kings College London yesterday. Thank you to Peter Gallivan, Kathryn Boast and team for providing such a great day of maths! pic.twitter.com/cHhBZRZmlt

21/02/24

Appreciate the feedback. Glad Praneel enjoyed it

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Academy Admissions

Welcome to the Harris Academy Ockendon Admissions information page, and thank you for considering our Academy as a secondary school for your child. 

This page tells you how to apply to the Academy and where to find further information.  Our full admissions policy, with details of our admissions criteria, can be downloaded from the bottom of the page. 

Parents are also advised to read the advice given by Thurrock Local Authority which includes how and when to apply, what to do if you wish to appeal and how to apply late or make 'in year' applications. The advice also includes catchment area information by address. All this guidance can be accessed here

Harris Academy Ockendon does not give priority to applications from students enroled at any particular primary or secondary school.

For information about our wonderful academy please feel free to browse our website, or click HERE to view our current Academy Prospectus.

Year 6 Key Dates 2023 - 2024

1st September 2023 Application period opens at midday
28th September 2023 Year 6 Open Evening 5.00-7.00pm
2nd - 12th October 2023 Principal Tours of the Academy for Yr 6 Students
31st October 2023 Application period closes for on-time applications
1st March 2024 Notification of offers are available from 12.30am
30th April 2024 Admissions Appeals closing date
24th, 25th and 26th June 2024 Admissions Appeals heard

Appeals

Parents/carers will have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel if they are dissatisfied with an admission decision of the academy.  The appeal panel will be independent of the academy.  The arrangements for appeals will be in line with the school’s admissions appeals code published by the Department for Education.  Should you wish to appeal, please complete the Appeals Application form at the bottom of the page.

Please be aware that any appeal must either demonstrate the academy has administered their admissions policy incorrectly or that HAOC can provide access to an education that your current school cannot.  If an appeal is made on medical grounds, evidence must be provided from a GP or hospital consultant.

Please follow the link below to view the appeals code.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1108077/School_Admission_Appeals_Code_2022.pdf

Sixth Form

For September 2024 intake, our Sixth Form Open Evening took place on 16th November 2023, and our applications closed on 31st January 2024.

For further information on our Sixth Form, including details of the range of subjects on offer, please visit our dedicated Sixth Form pages by clicking HERE.

 

 

 

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