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09/01/26

Art Spotlight! Look at what some of our incredible students have created.       

09/01/26

Welcome back to all of our students and staff! We hope you have had a great first week back.       

05/01/26

Welcome back and please enjoy the Autumn edition of our new Magazine!    You can access it via this link:  canva.com/design/DAG3K2euhtw…

31/12/25

Happy New Year! pic.twitter.com/q0Aey9HdEJ

23/12/25

Wishing everyone a happy holiday and restful break from all of us here at HCACP! pic.twitter.com/5ULeJvNMO1

19/12/25

Our incredible HCACP community have been working hard to fundraise for the hurricane relief in Jamaica. Through student centred events, such as the Winter Showcase and Basketball Match, we are very proud for what we have raised. pic.twitter.com/rbZbAq8YlI

19/12/25

A great evening at the winter showcase, celebrating our talented HCACP students ❄️ 🎶 A big thank you to everyone who came along to support, and well done to all HCACP students who performed. pic.twitter.com/gnMjqPI5th

16/12/25

It is always a pleasure catching up with our brilliant HCACP Alumni! Harris Futures hosted a great event at Lord’s Cricket Ground that celebrated the power of this community. Valentine and Amira, spoke about their own journeys and the Valentine Douglas Award. pic.twitter.com/NiD0kMFL6u

11/12/25

Our brilliant students helped us decorate the tree in the canteen! Countdown to the holidays is on. pic.twitter.com/HIXQLlthMK

10/12/25

Merry Christmas from us here at HCACP. Please enjoy our beautiful tree from Rambling Rose and the hand crafted HCACP decorations! pic.twitter.com/7y65PoXR4u

10/12/25

What a brilliant trip to Jamie's Farm - we had a great time! pic.twitter.com/8oGa0U5Rdg

01/12/25

We have launched our new Instagram. Follow us at to stay up to date with all things HCACP! pic.twitter.com/zcz3N0dxSc

27/11/25

Our Christmas Concert is approaching! Tickets are available via ParentPay. pic.twitter.com/hzGvA9tL1b

26/11/25

We are still accepting donations for those affected by the hurricane in Jamaica. Monetary donations are also available via Parent Pay. Thank you for all your support and generosity! pic.twitter.com/NetPtyW6J7

25/11/25

Wow! Today we want to say a huge congratulations to our inspiring alumni, Sadia Kabeya. Sadia has just been shortlisted for the Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year 2025. We stand behind her and hope to see her win this prestigious award! pic.twitter.com/OQRAOSrasg

24/11/25

We want to thank our brilliant students and staff for their generosity towards the Hurricane Melissa Donation Drive! We are proud to stand with our fellow Jamaicans in their time of need. pic.twitter.com/79pMvKsdEp

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.#HCACP pic.twitter.com/ECnGYoQi13

14/11/25

Our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Celebration reminded us just how talented and passionate our HCACP student community is. We are so proud of everyone who took the stage and showed our special guests what we are all about! pic.twitter.com/tiUNFchYOV

14/11/25

At HCACP one of our core values is democracy. Today HCACP are voting in the student council elections. Here we have the Arts and Communications Faculties casting their vote. pic.twitter.com/HGFtFPXEyo

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.#WorldKindnessDay pic.twitter.com/uipVune7Ub

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Our Curriculum

The Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Sixth Form curriculum provides an educational offer for students who have a breadth of subject interests.

The curriculum is designed for students who will thrive in an educational environment where the rigours and demands of the different subjects are embraced and taught in a supportive manner without compromising the academic challenges of Sixth Form study.

Whilst the majority of subjects on offer are A Level qualifications, some subjects follow an Applied General or Technical Level route, in order to support students who have specific vocational paths in mind or who have a preferred learning style different to that required for the A Level qualifications.

Whereas the A Levels are assessed predominately through external examinations, the Applied General and Technical Levels will have a greater percentage of coursework involved. A student can choose to follow either route or a combination of both. Whichever pathway a student follows, the aim is to build upon the foundation knowledge and skills gained throughout their KS3 and KS4 study.

At the point of enrolment, students are guided in their course choices so that they follow a cohesive and coherent programme of study where the content and skills of the individual subjects complement each other, as well as furnishing students with a depth of cultural, social and intellectual ideas.

Planned curriculum offering 2026-27

We plan to offer the following subjects to students starting in September 2026.

  • Art & Design/Photography
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing
  • Economics
  • English Literature
  • French
  • Further Maths
  • Geography
  • History
  • Maths
  • OCR Business 3 Diploma 
  • OCR Business 3 Extended Certificate
  • OCR Media Studies 3 Diploma
  • OCR Media Studies 3 Extended Certificate
  • OCR Sport 3 Diploma
  • OCR Sport 3 Extended Certificate
  • Religious Studies
  • Physics
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Spanish

Curriculum offer 2025-26

Courses on offer, subject to availability:

  • Art & Design/Photography
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing
  • Economics
  • English Literature
  • French
  • Further Maths
  • Geography
  • History
  • Maths
  • OCR Business 3 Diploma 
  • OCR Business 3 Extended Certificate
  • OCR Media Studies 3 Diploma
  • OCR Media Studies 3 Extended Certificate
  • OCR Sport 3 Diploma
  • OCR Sport 3 Extended Certificate
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Spanish

All courses are taught by subject specialists who demonstrate and model the proficiency and scholarship needed to be successful students of their chosen discipline. As well as being authorities in their particular subject, Sixth Form teachers are expected to be exponents of excellent pedagogy and classroom practice so that the classroom becomes a place where students are fully engaged and participate in a dialogical education informed by criticism, reflection and analytical reasoning.