The Royal Harbour
Academy
Preparing for the Next Step: Year 12 Students Visit Canterbury Christ Church University
Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026 Where: Canterbury Christ Church University A group of 30 Year 12 students recently visited Canterbury Christ Church University in the historic city of Canterbury, gaining valuable insight into higher education and future pathways beyond school. The visit offered students a hands-on introduction to university-style learning through a series of engaging workshops. These sessions encouraged independent thinking, collaboration, and active participation—key skills...
29 April 2026
Year 9 Students Investigate Impact of Greenfield Development on Thanet Communities
Date: Various dates - March 2026 The rapid expansion of Greenfield developments has become a defining characteristic of the Thanet landscape, but the consequences for local communities are complex and wide-ranging. This term, Year 9 students at The Royal Harbour Academy have taken on the task of conducting a comprehensive geographical inquiry into the effects of the new housing development near their school’s upper site, with a particular focus on its impact on the Newington community....
18 March 2026
Year 9 Students Step Back in Time with Immersive WW1 Trench Experience
Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026 Where: Kent County Showground, Maidstone On Tuesday 10th March, a group of Year 9 students from RHA travelled to the Kent County Showground for an immersive history trip designed to support their in-school study of the First World War. The visit was hosted by the Centre for Experimental Archaeology, which is based at the site and has constructed an exact replica of a section of a World War One trench built along the Belgian sector of the Western Front. The...
18 March 2026
Upper Site News
Welcome to Upper Site
Being part of one school makes the transition from the Lower Site to the Upper Site easy. While we keep some of the academic structures from the Lower Site, subject learning becomes more specialised as students move towards their public exams in Year 11.
On the Upper Site, we love to celebrate success and we actively encourage joining in and embracing all we have to offer, both in and out of the classroom here at The Royal Harbour Academy.
As Head of Year 9 we welcome students to the upper site where we build on the foundation from lower and help prepare them for their GCSE's in Year 10. We focus strongly on students' independence and confidence providing a range of enrichment opportunities and form activities.
Mrs K Cross
Head of Year 9
As Head of Year 10 we support the students in the beginning of their journey through their GCSEs and begin the stepping stones to a fulfilling career of their choice and look to encourage the students to become positive citizens in their communities.
Miss G Leggatt
Head of Year 10
As Head of Year 11 the focus is on supporting all our students during their examinations and ensuring everyone has a clear post 16 destination. The tutor team continues to work closely with their tutees, mentoring regularly and ensuring everyone has access to the necessary revision materials and resources to be successful.
Mr G Watkins
Head of Year 11
Upper Site Team
