The Royal Harbour
Academy
Pupils also enjoy the wide range of extra-curricular activities and work-related learning provided.
Ofsted
2020
Here at The Royal Harbour Academy we are pleased to offer the Duke of Edinburgh award.
We offer both the BRONZE award and the SILVER award for our Year 9 and Year 12 students respectively.
Whilst completing the DofE award, participants will complete sections based on VOLUNTEERING, PHYSICAL and SKILLS. They will then conduct a EXPEDITION which will include an overnight stay minimum.
Why do the DofE?
Achieving an Award will give you skills, confidence and an edge over others when you apply for college, university or a job. Beyond your academic achievements, universities want to see evidence of so called ‘soft skills’ that you have developed through extra-curricular activities, such as communication, commitment, leadership and teamwork. Your DofE Award is a fantastic way to demonstrate and evidence these skills in practice.
You’ll also make a difference to other people’s lives and your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime.
The DofE award is a registered charity, funded by donations and the charity works across the UK to increase opportunities for young people to gain the benefits of doing their DofE.
Duke of Edinburgh
Enrichment Overview
Here at the Royal Harbour Academy, we understand the importance of explorative learning and culturally enriching the lives of our students. We aspire to extend student’s learning through new experiences and opportunities. We want to provide a rounded, culturally rich education that they will remember for a lifetime.
We offer clubs that run at many points during the school day, from before school, break and lunch time clubs to clubs that are available after the school day has ended. We offer a wide range from cooking, judo, drama or even more modern e-sports clubs. Whatever your interest or passion, there will be a club for you.
As well as our school clubs, we also are heavily involved in national activities. We actively take part in events such as World Book Day, Online Safety and many more.
The Royal Harbour Academy is pleased to be involved in The Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Artsmark.
A Heartfelt Farewell and Thank You to the Thanet Rotary Club
Date: July 2026 Where: The Royal Harbour Academy As the Thanet Rotary Club prepares to close its doors, we want to take a moment to share our immense gratitude for their incredible support over the last four years. The Rotary Club has been a dedicated partner in championing literacy at our school, and their legacy will live on through the many students they have inspired. We are especially grateful for their final, incredibly generous gift of £300, which will be used to purchase new books...
8 July 2026
Royal Harbour Academy Students Enjoy Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes McDonald's Experience
Date: 3rd June 2026 Where: McDonald’s Ramsgate As part of our ongoing efforts to celebrate student achievement, the Food Technology Department recently organised a special reward trip for students who had been nominated as Head Chef during the school term. Several students had earned this recognition multiple times through their hard work, commitment, and enthusiasm in Food Technology lessons. The group was treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to McDonald's in Broadstairs, where...
7 July 2026
Year 10 Geography Fieldwork Success
Date: 4th and 5th June 2026 Where: Local area On Thursday 4th and Friday 5th June, our Year 10 Geography students took part in two local studies to gain skills in fieldwork as part of their GCSE in the subject. In the morning, students visited the Westcliff in Ramsgate to collect data that will be used to assess the evidence of Longshore Drift on our local coastline. The students used ranging poles to record beach profiles, timers and corks to calculate wave velocity, and protractors to...
7 July 2026