The Royal Harbour
Academy
A Little Work, A Lot of Magic: Royal Harbour Academy Students Visit Disneyland
Date: 18th - 21st January Where: Disneyland Paris Students from Royal Harbour Academy recently took part in a three-day educational trip to France, combining travel, cultural exploration and performance-based learning. The journey began with a ferry crossing- a major milestone for many students, some of whom were leaving Thanet for the first time. After lunch on board, students arrived in Paris and took in the city’s iconic landmarks, including a visit to the Eiffel Tower. The group then...
4 February 2026
RHA is awarded Thrive Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment
Date: January 2026 Where: The Royal Harbour Academy The Royal Harbour Academy is proud to announce that it has been officially named a Thrive Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment. This prestigious award recognises the school’s commitment to creating a physical and emotional environment that nurtures the mental health and well-being of every student. The Thrive Ambassador award is a mark of distinction for educational settings that go above and beyond in embedding the Thrive...
28 January 2026
RHA Celebrates Student Achievement with Festive Reward Trips and Christmas Activities
Date: Monday 15th December- 19th December 2025 Where: Gillingham Ice Rink, Granville Theatre, RHA Upper Site This festive season, the school proudly celebrated the dedication, effort, and positive behaviour of its students through a range of rewarding experiences, including exciting trips and festive activities within school. These celebrations provided memorable opportunities for students across all year groups and marked a joyful end to the term. Over 200 students from Year 9 through to...
19 December 2025
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
