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Welcome to Haberdasher's Knights Academy - Year 7 Class of 2025

Congratulations on securing your place at Haberdashers' Knights Academy! We are thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant school community, where aspiration, achievement, personal responsibility, self-discipline, and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.

 A School at the Heart of Its Community

 We are proud to be a school that sits at the heart of its community, dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. Our vision is rooted in our shared ‘ASPIRE’ values:

🔹 Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions and learning

🔹 Self-Discipline – Building resilience and a strong work ethic

🔹 Partnership – Working together with families and the wider community

🔹 Integrity – Acting with honesty and fairness in all we do

🔹 Respect – Treating everyone with kindness and understanding

🔹 Excellence – Striving to be the best version of ourselves

 

Through these values, we support and challenge every student to turn their ambitions into success. We have high expectations, celebrating both collective achievements and the unique strengths of every individual. This means that alongside academic excellence, our pupils develop confidence, a passion for learning, and a curiosity for life, maturing into well-rounded and healthy young people. 

Beyond the Classroom

Your journey at Knights Academy isn’t just about lessons—it’s about discovering your passions and developing new skills! As a student here, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in:

✔ Haberdashers' Advantage Programme – exclusive opportunities for leadership and enrichment

✔ Clubs & Societies – music, drama, STEM, creative writing, and more!

✔ Sports & Physical Activities – basketball, football, netball, cricket, and access to our state-of-the-art sports hall

✔ Duke of Edinburgh Award & Combined Cadet Force (CCF) – build resilience, confidence, and teamwork

✔ Trips & Visits – exciting educational and cultural experiences 

A Smooth and Supportive Transition

Starting secondary school is a big step, and we are committed to making the transition smooth, exciting, and enjoyable. From induction days to meeting your new teachers and making new friends, we ensure that you feel safe, valued, and ready for this next chapter. 

Your Journey Starts Here!

We can’t wait for you to join us in September 2025 and become part of the Knights Academy family. Stay tuned for updates, key dates, and transition events.

 

💡 Follow us on social media and check your emails for more information.

📢 Have questions? Contact our admissions team at knightsadmissions@habstrustsouth.org.uk

🎉 Welcome to Knights Academy – Your Future Starts Now!

More details about starting school in September 

You can find out more in the Principal's letter and through the documents and links below. 

Date  Activity 
3rd March 2025 

National Offer Day 

You will receive an email from your local authority with the offer of a place for your child(ren) or alternatively, you can check online yourself within the application portal

31st March 2025  Deadlines for Appeal applications 
11th June 2025  All appeals will be heard 
1st July 2025

Transition Day

This will be a Lewisham borough-wide day where all Year 6 pupils will attend their secondary school

Tuesday 2nd September 2025  First day of term

Previous Year 7s share their experience

 

Two of our current pupils, Majeedah and Dontae, have written heartfelt welcome letters.

 

Please check for updates relating to the Year 7 Transition over the coming months.
We look forward to working with you and your child to enable them to achieve their very best at Knights Academy.