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12/09/25

Please see the sport enrichment and clubs being run this term at HAO. There is a mix of lunchtime and after-school activities that students are welcome to attended. We are hoping to expand our propgramme and offer more clubs in the near future and will keep you updated

12/09/25

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12/09/25

The start of term is well and truly underway with all year groups having now completed their first full week back. It has been great to welcome our new Y7 cohort and some new faces to our staff team this September.

03/09/25

- A quick reminder of our upcoming Open Events at HAO this September for both Y7 and Y12. shorturl.at/XzULx

21/08/25

Mr Carey said: “This is another fantastic set of GCSE results for HAO, reflecting the tremendous efforts of both our students and the staff who have supported them... we are excited to see all that they go on to achieve in their futures.”

21/08/25

A massive congratulation to our 2025 Y11 cohort who received their results today. HAO saw another fantastic set of results, with an increase from last year in the number of students achieving a 5 or above in both Maths and English. shorturl.at/Yhyyi 

19/08/25

With GCSE Results day this week, don't forget you can also directly enrol into our amazing Sixth Form! Wishing all students on Thursday the best of luck!

19/08/25

Mr Carey said: "Congratulations to all our students on their very well-deserved results which reflect the unwavering commitment of students and staff to academic excellence... I am so pleased that so many are now able to take up places on their university courses of choice".

19/08/25

On Thursday 14th August 2025, the HAO Y13 students celebrated a well deserved set of Results! Congratulations to all! shorturl.at/0aTzO

15/08/25

- HAO Open Events

31/07/25

Whilst the Careers Team supported Y10 in uncovering a range of diverse career pathways. Each event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with industry professionals, discover different career fields, and gain insight into the skills and qualifications needed for success.

31/07/25

As we relax into the second week of the summer break, we reflect on the last week of term. Thank you to the PE department for organising a fantastic HAO Sports Day on the last day of term. It was a brilliant way to wrap up the year!

27/07/25

As we look at our displays for the new academic year, we found this lovely acknowledgment from those that did the mini marathon, as part of the onsite contribution this year.

17/07/25

🌞 Even in this warmer season -  with our shirt sleeve order helping all to feel a little cooler in the heat - our incredible staff and  students have been busy sorting generous donations. Keep an eye out for a notice going out tomorrow on how to collect items from the school

17/07/25

We’d also like to extend our deepest thanks to  for their generous donation of hygiene products for our students. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated!  

17/07/25

Congratulations to Jackson! We are excited and proud to announce that Jackson has officially signed his professional contract with Wycombe FC. He will continue to complete his CTECH Sport Diploma in this next academic year at HAO.  

17/07/25

- HAO Open Events for both Y7 and Y12.

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.

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!

08/07/25

- HAO Open Events

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Exams, Assessments, Information and Revision

Our Examinations Officer is Ms Chloe Gatton. Please call her on 01689 819219 or email c.gatton@harrisorpington.org.uk if you have any queries about examinations at Harris Academy Orpington.

On this page you will find useful information about exam preparation and expectations, as well as key exam dates. For details of our exam results please see our Exam Results page.

Summer 2025 Exam Timetables

Year 11  (also available to download below)

Wk1 Y11

Wk2 Y11

Wk3 Y11

Wk4 Y11

Wk5 Y11

Year 12 & 13  (also available to download below)

P16 Wk1

P16 Wk2

P16 Wk3

P16 Wk4

P16 Wk5


Year 11 and P16 May Half Term Masterclasses

Updated May Half Term MC

Weekend Revision Sessions

Weekend Programme May 2025


Supporting Your Child During Exam Time

As the exam season approaches for Years 11 and 13, parents can find some useful guidance on how to support their children via these online links:

Childline Parents guide to support - Exam Time

Childline Beat exam stress

Exam BoardSupporting your child at exam time

NHS Coping with exam stress

Student Mind Exam stress - Key to your success

OCR - Supporting Your Child At Exam Time , produced by OCR, one of the awarding bodies.


Exam expectations

School Uniform

All students, including Year 11 students, MUST wear full school uniform when attending school for revision classes and examinations.
Any students who come to school not in uniform will be asked to go home and change. They will not be allowed on school premises.

Exams Equipment

Students must make sure they are properly equipped for every exam. You should bring two black ball-pens, a pencil, eraser,
sharpener and any other writing or Mathematics equipment needed for your exams. Check with your teacher if you think you will need
any specialist equipment.

Awarding Bodies

The main four awarding bodies we use for GCSE and A Level exams are AQA, Pearson EdexcelOCR and WJEC. You can get useful
information on the exams process from their websites and all will allow you to download free copies of past exam papers. Their websites
are:
When looking for past papers you should be aware that the awarding bodies refer to A Level papers as GCE - do not confuse this with
GCSE which are the exams students do in Year 10 and 11. You may need to search within different GCSE date categories to find the
subject you are looking for. Every subject has a course code and each paper has a component code - you will find it helpful to have this
code to help you identify the correct exam papers. You will find it on your child's exam timetable under Component.

Ofqual Exams Information

OFQUAL is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. Their website contains useful information for students and
parents/carers on the exams process at www.ofqual.gov.uk. In particular you may find the following links useful:

Exam Regulations

There are very strict rules about public exams which are enforced by the awarding bodies. You can  download copies of the notices via
the links below.

Exam Board Policies

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) policies below are used in addition HAO examination policies (see above). We cross-
reference our own policies against the following JCQ policies. The policies listed below are all available at www.jcq.org.uk

Revision Documents

For Year 7, 8 and 9 Assessment Revision Documents, please see the Page Downloads below.

Page Downloads

Y11 Final GCSEs 2024 25 HF 03rd Apr 2025 Download
Weekend Programme May 2025 06th May 2025 Download
May Masterclasses 2025 06th May 2025 Download
Y7 Assessment 2 06th May 2025 Download
Y9 Assessment 2 06th May 2025 Download
Year 11 Exam TImetable 2025 07th May 2025 Download
P16 Exam Timetable 2025 07th May 2025 Download
Y8 Assessment 2 21st May 2025 Download
Title Date  
Information for Candidates On Screen Examinations 05th Dec 2024 Download
Information for Candidates Written Examinations 05th Dec 2024 Download
Information for candidates Privacy Notice 05th Dec 2024 Download
JCQ Preparing to sit your exams 05th Dec 2024 Download
JCQ Social Media Infographic 05th Dec 2024 Download
Warning to Candidates 05th Dec 2024 Download
Information for Candidates NE Assessments 05th Dec 2024 Download
Information for Candidates Coursework Assessments 05th Dec 2024 Download
Unauthorised Items Poster 05th Dec 2024 Download
Y11 GCSE Revision Guide 2025 03rd Apr 2025 Download
Weekend Programme May 2025 06th May 2025 Download
May Masterclasses 2025 06th May 2025 Download
Year 11 Exam TImetable 2025 07th May 2025 Download
P16 Exam Timetable 2025 07th May 2025 Download
Y8 Assessment 2 21st May 2025 Download