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11/07/25

Taking in the language, culture and their fair share of the French cuisine (yummy), students and staff had a brilliant few day taking in the sites, with wonderful staff like Mr Koubaa, Ms Austin, Ms Gatton and Mr Conboy. pic.twitter.com/ZOH5ShMowk

11/07/25

This week has been a great week for some, who had the chance to explore France for a few days. Though the journey back was a late one - it was a great trip! pic.twitter.com/NLtGP1zUni

08/07/25

- HAO Open Events pic.twitter.com/pVZ1GRZK6P

30/06/25

A quick reminder of our Open Events for this September 2025 via the MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bOglL The is also a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along to meet staff and ask any questions you may have. pic.twitter.com/77MtPEGFpN

23/06/25

Book on to our Open Events for this September 2025 via the MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bNIwd We are also holding a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along and meet the Head of Academy and ask any questions. pic.twitter.com/mGews2Dt7Y

18/06/25

Our Open Events are live to book onto, for this September via an MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bNIwd We are also holding a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along and meet the Head of Academy and ask any questions. pic.twitter.com/HLp0cZ5tmb

15/06/25

Our Sixth Form taster is fast approaching! Join us on the 10th July 2025 pic.twitter.com/5bfCvm7tM7

11/06/25

Just some creative line marking on one of our fields this summer. pic.twitter.com/4P0sy62J0u

06/06/25

for all those teachers and school staff out there: National Thank A Teacher Day is coming up on the 18th June. You can send a card to a friend, colleague or teacher, using this link: https://t.co/lexztaa3QH pic.twitter.com/7CsYwlOJZT

06/06/25

HAO received it's Social Value Certificate from this week, which is calculated from the hours our students have volunteered and contributed to and in the wider community. A great achievement to our Bronze, Silver and Gold award participants! pic.twitter.com/EC4XljXuVM

06/06/25

Though we often have Friday fish and chips for lunch, today HAO marked National Fish and Chips day with some extra flare. Thanks to our catering team for providing great food, as always. pic.twitter.com/dTja4pPmV9

03/06/25

A reminder for parents and students of some of our afterschool sporting clubs available this term. pic.twitter.com/gW7pH13Icl

02/06/25

A warm welcome back to our staff and students as we start the summer 2 term. Good luck to those that are finishing the last round of external exams and to those about to start their end of year assessments. pic.twitter.com/F45kzKthla

23/05/25

It is finally the end of the the first summer half term and we want to wish our community a wonderful break next week. For Y11 and Y13, don't forget we have masterclasses taking place: https://t.co/4AhuKYZCYn pic.twitter.com/SNw73mezdb

16/05/25

As we approach the last half term, this is a reminder that many of the year groups will have end of year assessments taking place soon. To help, we have created year group assessment revision packs, now available on our website.https://t.co/oLgKKs6hRO

14/05/25

There was an award ceremony at the end of the talk, with a possible six awards. Two of these awards went to Harris students and one, to our very own Shyanne for 'responsibility'. Congratulations Shyanne! Visit our website for more details on the event: https://t.co/jcPdSW8aeU pic.twitter.com/78xz0I3xDT

14/05/25

Hosted by , the event 'The Game Plan Roadshow' featured panel discussions and interactive activities aimed to develop the skills, resilience and mental strengths needed for the workplace.https://t.co/Ysc2fCpHfz

14/05/25

Last week some of our Y12 students attended a High Performance Roadshow event for schools. Six students from HAO attended the live filming of a podcast episode and had a great time hearing from inspirational individuals. pic.twitter.com/HZ1csJVdta

08/05/25

At the end of last term, some of our sixth form students in biology, art and psychology got a chance to visit the and Bethlem Museum of the Mind. All to boost their knowledge and understanding, giving insight to treatments as well as the artwork created by patients pic.twitter.com/6OqaWpeUTC

08/05/25

Uni prepared a delicious Japanese sushi dish which won over the judges. Uni was presented with a stunning Lingua Chef 2025 trophy, as well as a bag of cooking items, her own Lingua Chef 2025 apron, and a beautifully illustrated graphic novel recipe book. pic.twitter.com/wq4wjsssh0

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Sixth Form Course Directory & Entry Requirements

Every student joins Harris Orpington sixth form with their own unique set of examination results and future goals.

To accommodate this, we offer a choice of three pathways to ensure students receive an education that is personalised and right for them. Each pathway has a different set of entry requirements (see below).

  • A Level Pathway
  • Mixed Pathway
  • Vocational Pathway

Course directory

Please click HERE or on the image below to view/download the Course Directory to find out more about all the courses we offer in the Sixth Form.

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Sixth Form Entry Requirements 2025

Course Level

Requirements

3 A Levels

A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed.

4 A Levels

Must have a grade 8 average in GCSEs.

3 A Level / Vocational Level 3 Combination

 

Combination minimum of three grade 5s and two grade 4s at GCSE or merit or above in an equivalent subject related to course choices. Students must choose two vocational subjects and one A Level. For the A Level, students must have the minimum subject-specific requirements.  

Vocational Level 3 subjects

A minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE or equivalent, with at least a Merit or grade 4 in a relevant equivalent qualification.

 

A Levels require a grade 6 in a relevant GCSE subject.

Extended writing A Level subject students will need at least a grade 5 in English Language.


Subject Entry Requirements

Applicants applying to the Harris Orpington Sixth Form will attain the required entry-level standard.  These are shown below.

Enrolment from the age of 17/18 is at the discretion of the site Principal who will take into account the student's most recent academic results. In most cases, students will only be accepted onto Vocational Level 3 courses unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Subject

English Lang

Maths grade

Relevant subject

Other requirements/information

Art

5

-

At least a grade 6 at GCSE

Must bring a portfolio to course discussion meeting.

Biology

5

6

 

Must attain an overall grade 6 in Biology if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam.

Extended writing subject.

Chemistry

5

6

Must attain an overall grade 6 in Chemistry if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam.

Extended writing subject.

English Literature

6

-

Students will need a combination of at least grade 6 in English Language and English Literature

Geography

5

5

At least a grade 6 at GCSE

Extended writing subject

History

5

-

At least a grade 6 at GCSE

Extended writing subject

Maths

-

7

At least a grade 7 at GCSE

-

Modern Foreign Languages

5

-

At least a grade 6 at GCSE

-

Physics

5

7

Must attain an overall grade 6 in Physics at GCSE if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam.

Extended writing subject.  Students must also study A Level Maths

Psychology

5

5

Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE

Extended writing subject

Religious Studies

5

-

At least a grade 6 at GCSE

Extended writing subject

Sociology

5

5

Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE

Extended writing subject.

Vocational Science

5

5

Must have a grade 5/5 for Trilogy Science (double award) or at least a Merit at Vocational Level 2

 

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