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15/01/26

HMRC came in to host an informative workshop for our Sixth Form students. Victoria and Jonny, from HMRC, explained what the tax system does and what the social implications are. It is great to develop life skills, such as this, with our students!       

14/01/26

Our newsletter recapping all things HABS is now available to read via our website or the link below:  canva.com/design/DAG8PN-73I4…

09/01/26

Meet some of our Year 12’s!      Video  

06/01/26

Welcome back to all of our students and staff! We hope you are well rested and enjoying the snow.     

31/12/25

Happy New Year!  Video  

23/12/25

Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a restful break from all of us here at HABS!     

11/12/25

On Tuesday evening staff and Sixth Form students came together for a heartwarming Christmas celebration filled with food, reflection, music, and festive cheer. The evening began with a delicious spread of food generously donated by staff and students.     

11/12/25

Our students have received revision work books to aid them in their preparation for exams. The CGP series are a great support for students in the study period!   

10/12/25

One of the most exciting BHM celebrations was the school-wide poetry competition, for which students were tasked with creating and presenting poems to mark this year’s theme of ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who got involved!

03/12/25

Congratulations to our Basketball team and their big win 56:16! 

03/12/25

What a great time at the Ice Rink for our Year 7 Trip!     

01/12/25

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Instagram. Follow us at harrisacademybattersea to stay up to date with all things HABS!

28/11/25

We are excited to release the November edition of our newsletter! You can read it via this link or access through our website in the bio: canva.com/design/DAG4B4j-ct8…

24/11/25

Thank you to everyone involved in the campaign to raise supplies for our fellow Jamaicans in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Your generosity and compassion have made a meaningful difference during an incredibly challenging time.

14/11/25

Today marks the last day of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re learning how to recognise when someone might be experiencing bullying. Look out for changes in mood, behaviour, confidence, or friendships and always speak to a trusted adult if you’re worried about someone. Video  

13/11/25

Thank you to everyone who came to our 6th Form Open evening last night! It could not be done without the help of our brilliant students and amazing staff.   

13/11/25

Kindness costs nothing but changes everything. This World Kindness Day, let’s show how powerful kindness can be in person and online.       Video  

12/11/25

Today we’re standing up to cyberbullying. Every message, comment, and post matters, so let’s choose kindness, respect, and support online. Together, we can make the internet a safer place for everyone.       Video  

11/11/25

It’s Day 2 of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re focusing on the Power for Good that each of us has. When we choose kindness, support one another, and stand up against bullying, we help build a community where everyone feels valued.      Video  

11/11/25

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Posted on November 6th 2019

HABS Second in UK, According to New Index

HBP86Harris Academy Battersea is the top five schools in the UK, according to the Fair Secondary School Index – a new way of measuring students’ progress which aims to take their backgrounds into account.

The index, based on research carried out at Bristol University, looks at pupils' age, gender, ethnicity, English as an additional language, special educational needs, free school meals status and residential deprivation, as well their Progress 8 score.

Progress 8, which is currently the main measure used by the government, measures students’ progress between the end of primary school and the end of Year 11, when they sit their GCSEs. 

The authors of the new index argue that more details about pupils' backgrounds should be taken into account when compiling data for secondary school league tables in England.

We are proud to have been placed second in the Fair Secondary School Index, alongside our most recent Progress 8 score, which is provisionally calculated to be +0.9. This means students at Harris Battersea do almost one grade better than students at schools with similar intakes.

The top 20 schools in the UK, according to the Fair Secondary School Index.

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