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03/09/25

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.

28/08/25

Well done Henrykh!

27/08/25

Well done Johanna!

21/08/25

99% of students secured a 4 or above in English or maths; 96% achieved 4 or above in English Language or Literature; 91% > 5 or above in English or Maths; 84% > 4 or above in English and maths; 87% of results were 4+ - 20 percentage points above the national average for 2024

21/08/25

GCSE celebrations as HSAEL students raise the bar once again! “We are absolutely delighted with these results which are testament to the hard work and dedication of students and staff at HSAEL." Principal Dan MacPherson

14/08/25

Russell Group Offers for our students is actually 37% - so four times the national average!

14/08/25

30% of students securing grades to attend a Russell Group university, more than 3 times last year’s national average. 100% of students securing A*-B in history, philosophy and computer science. 100% of students securing A*-C in English Lit, 25% above last year’s nat average.

14/08/25

Year 13 students are celebrating another record year of outstanding A Level results. For the second year running, A Level grades improved by a full grade in comparison to the previous year. harrisscienceeastlondon.org.…

16/07/25

Do you love a musical spectacular? The Harris Federation of Music was an amazing stage performance with 3 talented singers and 15 musicians from Harris Bromley.

30/06/25

Our latest Weekly Community Bulletin is out now. harrisscienceeastlondon.org.…

23/06/25

mylondon.news/news/east-lond… "The school's Principal, Dan MacPherson, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) the Ofsted rating has given pupils "a real sense of pride", and credited them for making the school 'Outstanding'."

23/06/25

Our Weekly Community Bulletin in out now. harrisscienceeastlondon.org.…

16/06/25

Come and visit our “Outstanding” Academy Our Open Morning offers an opportunity for parents and students to meet the Principal, key staff, and current pupils, and to get a flavour of daily life at HSAEL. Follow the link or scan code to reserve your place. harrisscienceeastlondon.org.…

16/06/25

Our Weekly Community Bulletin is out now. harrisscienceeastlondon.org.…

16/06/25

News of our "OUTSTANDING" Ofsted report in the press. Thanks to   The “highly ambitious curriculum” was a key focus of the report. Inspectors praised the “broad and diverse” range of topics which students are taught...” londonworld.com/education/br…

09/06/25

This week's Community Bulletin is out now on our website. harrisscienceeastlondon.org.…

29/05/25

In the latest HSAEL blog post, Ms Wake, Head of History suggests that our curriculum 'is like a beautiful English summer garden, and at KS3, our students are budding with skills and knowledge by the summer term...' read the full piece on our website. tinyurl.com/4pfjc8bn

19/05/25

In our latest blog post, 'The House HSAEL Built', we explore our unique approach to SEND and why we do things differently. We embedded SEND support into the very foundations of our teaching , ensuring every student thrives from day one. harrisscienceeastlondon.org.…

19/05/25

Our latest Weekly Community Bulletin is out now. harrisscienceeastlondon.org.…

12/05/25

Our latest weekly Community Bulletin is out now. harrisscienceeastlondon.org.…

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Latin

Why choose Latin:

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Choosing GCSE Latin not only sharpens critical thinking and linguistic skills but also paves the way for diverse career opportunities. From law and academia to literature and archaeology, a foundation in Latin enhances analytical abilities and opens doors to professions that value precision and cultural insight. Embrace the classical roots of language and culture, and choose OCR’s GCSE in Latin to embark on a timeless educational journey with modern applications.

Assessment Details:

Exam Board

OCR

QAN Code

60181242

Assessment Structure

1x 100 mark/ 90 min exam & 2x 50 mark/60 min exam

Entry Requirements:

Performing at a Grade 5 in Latin