Our Mission & Values
Knowledge is power, and at Harris Academy Ockendon, we make it stick.
To us, powerful knowledge is the key that unlocks doors to academic success, opportunity, confidence, and curiosity.
We carefully select and deliver the knowledge that matters most, the kind that shapes minds, builds character, and prepares our students not just to pass exams, but to thrive in a complex and ever-changing world.
We believe that real power lies in knowing how to think, how to question, how to lead and how to contribute meaningfully to society.
That’s why our curriculum is broad and ambitious. It equips students with the wisdom to make informed decisions, the creativity to innovate, and the resilience to face life’s challenges with courage and clarity.
Our mission is simple but ambitious: to ensure that every student leaves us not only with excellent qualifications, but with the skills, values and confidence to live a fulfilled, purposeful life.
Because when knowledge sticks, and when it’s made powerful, our students don’t just succeed, they thrive.
At Harris Academy Ockendon, we are driven by a bold and unwavering vision: to provide an exceptional secondary education that develops, challenges and empowers every student. We are committed to shaping well-educated, well-rounded individuals who leave us not only with strong academic foundations but also the confidence, character and motivation to make a meaningful impact in the world, both locally and globally.
We nurture an environment rooted in trust, connection and belonging, where staff and students alike feel supported, valued and inspired. Our ethos is more than words; it’s a living culture that sparks lifelong friendships, shared experiences and treasured memories. Central to our identity is the hummingbird, ‘The little bird of Joy’, symbolising our core values: Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility. These are the traits we believe underpin all personal and collective success, and they shape everything we do.
Our goal is to help students dream big, lead themselves with discipline, and act with integrity. We teach our young people to be honest with themselves, to take ownership of their actions and emotions, and to grow from setbacks. In every lesson, every conversation and every opportunity, we empower them to strive with purpose, to reach beyond their expectations and to live well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Through excellent teaching, cutting-edge research and a relentless focus on progress, we provide a vibrant and inclusive learning journey. Our support is tailored, our enrichment is wide-ranging, and our behaviour expectations are high yet fair creating a calm, respectful and joyful school culture. Harris Academy Ockendon is more than a school; it’s a place where students discover who they truly are and all they are capable of becoming.
