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Harris named ‘Trust of the Year’ at the TES Schools Awards 2025 for our life-changing impact & exceptional outcomes

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Harris academies are setting standards of excellence and fulfilling high expectations

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Harris academies “are engines of innovation and social mobility.” The Times

Engines of Innovation

Harris has “improved the lives of thousands of my young constituents.” Siobhain McDonagh, MP

Improved lives

“Behaviour is impeccable... It’s the behaviour you see when every pupil is thinking.” Schools Week

Behaviour Schools Week

“I loved learning, I loved studying. My school shaped me to be who I am today.” Musician Stormzy on his Harris education

Stormzy

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The Harris Federation is an education charity led and run by teachers. We opened our first school in 1991 and now run 55 primary and secondary academies in London and Essex, and train thousands of teachers per year from the Harris Federation and beyond.

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Stronger Together: Belonging | October 2026

Stronger Together: Belonging | October 2026

Harris Federation October Conference 2024

Harris Federation October Conference 2024

Meet our Alumni: Shea Williams

Meet our Alumni: Shea Williams

Meet our Governors - Selva

Meet our Governors - Selva

Claiming the Future, Beating the Odds: Harris Conference 2024

Claiming the Future, Beating the Odds: Harris Conference 2024

Meet our Alumni: Christine Obijiaku

Meet our Alumni: Christine Obijiaku

Meet our Alumni: Dr Shko Resool

Meet our Alumni: Dr Shko Resool

Fighting Educational Inequality: Harris Conference 2024

Fighting Educational Inequality: Harris Conference 2024

Meet our Alumni: Ruben Elendo

Meet our Alumni: Ruben Elendo

Harris Sixth Form Promotional Film

Harris Sixth Form Promotional Film

Meet our Governors - Hannah

Meet our Governors - Hannah

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Harris has officially launched the Opportunity Trust!

Harris has officially launched the Opportunity Trust!

Our ambitious new registered charity, dedicated to expanding opportunity, strengthening social mobility and ensuring every young person can access the networks, experiences and support they need to flourish. To mark the launch of The Opportunity Trust, we brought together a commu...

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Harris pupils explore coding and AI through LEGO Education

Harris pupils explore coding and AI through LEGO Education

Pupils across four Harris schools are developing coding, problem-solving and engineering skills through a new partnership with Creative Hut and LEGO Education, bringing hands-on computer science and artificial intelligence learning into classrooms. The initiative is helping students explore technology in a practical and engaging way, combining creativity, coding and teamwork. The progra...

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‘Stronger Together’: colleagues across t...

‘Stronger Together’: colleagues across the Harris Federation unite to shape the year ahead

Senior Leaders from all 59 Harris Federation academies met for two days of training in October 2026 under the theme Stronger Together - Every Academy, Every Community. Alongside them, subject teachers shared best practice in specialist groups and support staff gathered for a training day of their own. These were the first Federation-wide training events for...

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Harris Students Build AI Tools with Rishi Sunak and Microsof...

Harris Students Build AI Tools with Rishi Sunak and Microsoft UK & Ireland CEO

Students and staff at Harris Academy St John’s Wood welcomed former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Darren Hardman, CEO of Microsoft UK & Ireland, to a special session focused on one question: how do we prepare young people for a future increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? The event, on Friday 25 September 2026, began with a Q&A sessi...

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GCSE Results 2026

GCSE Results 2026

Congratulations to all 5,180 Harris students who collected their GCSE results this morning.

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Class Of 2026: An Outstanding Year For Harris Federation Six...

Class Of 2026: An Outstanding Year For Harris Federation Sixth Formers

Over 3,000 Harris sixth formers received their A Level and vocational qualification grades today.

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Trip of a Lifetime: Harris Primary Academy Pupils Visit Sist...

Trip of a Lifetime: Harris Primary Academy Pupils Visit Sister School on Sponsored Trip to China

Sixteen pupils form two Harris Primary Academies in south London were given the opportunity of their lifetimes when they were invited to take a generously subsidised trip to China to develop their understanding of the Mandarin language.

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Joining the Harris Federation

Joining the Harris Federation

A guide for standalone schools and trusts

Happy & Successful Education

We have built our reputation on a family of academies that, across the board, are setting standards of excellence and fulfilling high expectations.

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Training & Careers

We provide world-class training and development for teachers and leaders.

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Harris Initiatives

Find out more about some of the initiatives that are key to a Harris Federation education or career for our pupils and staff.

Chinese Language Teaching

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Senior Executive Principal & CEO Sir Daniel Moynihan EdD, MA, BSc (Econ)

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@HarrisFed - Oct 10, 2026

Sir Dan Moynihan opened today’s Senior Leadership Conference by reflecting on the importance of belonging in our schools. When pupils feel valued, supported & connected to their school community, attendance improves, confidence grows & potential is unlocked. . #Harris #Belonging

@HarrisFed - Oct 9, 2026

Sir Mufti Hamid addresses Harris Senior Leaders at our Stronger Together - #everyacademy #everycommunity Bi-annual conference.

@HarrisFed - Oct 9, 2026

Sir Mufti Hamad addresses Harris Senior Leaders at our Stronger Together- #everyacademy #everycommunity Bi-annual conference.

@HarrisFed - Oct 9, 2026

Harris CEO, Sir Dan, welcomes support staff to their annual conference & thanked them for being a huge part of our success and for being part of the movement for social mobility.

@HarrisFed - Jun 8, 2026

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@HarrisFed - Jun 8, 2026

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@HarrisFed - Mar 31, 2026

🇨🇳16 pupils from @HPABeckenham and @HPA_Shortlands went on the trip of a lifetime to China, supported by Swire Chinese Language Foundation They visited Shanghai and Nanjing, immersing themselves in Chinese language & culture during the 8 day adventure ⤵️ tinyurl.com/bddnmayr

@HarrisFed - Mar 5, 2026

Students @chobhamacademy were excited to welcome Doctor Who actress Jodie Whittaker to celebrate #WorldBookDay2026 She met with students of all ages to discuss their favourite books and the importance of reading for pleasure⤵️ tinyurl.com/2yh6bmcv

@HarrisFed - Feb 26, 2026

What a great time our Computer Science students had @Microsoft AI Tour! They heard from @satyanadella & Darren Hardman and had an in-depth discussion on AI with @RishiSunak Students came away excited about the opportunities AI presents for their careers tinyurl.com/ypsbe2da

@HarrisFed - Feb 13, 2026

Great Harris Inset today. I attended sessions on Casio CG100, A level marking and university entrance tests. All very helpful. Then I went out for drinks with my lovely team. I’m very pleased half term is here! I plan to catch up on a lot of sleep. 💤

@HarrisFed - Feb 13, 2026

Great Harris Inset today. I attended sessions on Casio CG100, A level marking and university entrance tests. All very helpful. Then I went out for drinks with my lovely team. I’m very pleased half term is here! I plan to catch up on a lot of sleep. 💤

@HarrisFed - Feb 4, 2026

🎓 Oxbridge Calling: Harris Federation Sixth Formers Receive Offers from Oxford and Cambridge! harrisfederation.org.uk/50/h…

@HarrisFed - Dec 8, 2025

Congratulations to @HWSFNews for making it into the Top 10 Sixth Form Colleges in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026! 🔗 thetimes.com/best-schools-le…

@HarrisFed - Nov 13, 2025

It was fantastic to be joined by Sir John Major and Dame Norma Major to celebrate @HCACP's 35th Anniversary and 4th consecutive 'outstanding' Ofsted! Read more here: tinyurl.com/38efsbtp

@HarrisFed - Nov 12, 2025

"The change has been transformative". Read how @HarrisSAEL is raising standards and transforming the lives of its students. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ycy8577s

@HarrisFed - Nov 12, 2025

Watch on @itvnews our @HPABeckenhamGreen pupils meet @FloellaBenjamin on the 30th anniversary of her book 'Coming to England'. Our pupils were inspired by her story of resilience, determination and hard work. tinyurl.com/4a3tsra3

@HarrisFed - Sep 25, 2025

Congratulations @HABermondsey for winning the @FoundationBetty Design Competition! Students impressed the judges with their bold changing room designs and will now see these designs come to life. Thank you @RealDeniseLewis for joining the students today. tinyurl.com/mcsy4um3

@HarrisFed - Sep 25, 2025

RT @HABermondsey: HAB wins the Sweaty Betty Foundation’s Change Starts in the Changing Room competition! Award presented by Olympic legend…

@HarrisFed - Sep 25, 2025

HAB wins the Sweaty Betty Foundation’s Change Starts in the Changing Room competition! Award presented by Olympic legend Dame Denise Lewis 🎉 £10k prize to re-imagine our changing rooms. #ListenToHer

@HarrisFed - Sep 25, 2025

HAB wins the Sweaty Betty Foundation’s Change Starts in the Changing Room competition! Award presented by Olympic legend Dame Denise Lewis 🎉 £10k prize to re-imagine our changing rooms. #ListenToHer

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