Harefield Academy is a secondary school and

sixth form In the education systems of England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and some other Commonwealth countries, sixth form represents the final two years of secondary education, ages 16 to 18. Pupils typically prepare for A- ...

in Uxbridge, London. Located on the site of the former community school, John Penrose School, which closed on 31 August 2005, it reopened as an

academy An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary or tertiary higher learning (and generally also research or honorary membership). The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, ...

in 2005 and specialises in sports. Among other connections,

Watford Football Club Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. They play in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football. The club’s original foundation is 1881, aligned with that of its anteced ...

provides coaching there (the school serves as its youth system), and it also hosts an elite gymnastics division. In January 2014, the academy was one of three schools that featured in

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's six-part series Tough Young Teachers. The series was filmed throughout the 2012–2013 academic year.

Notable alumni

* Jazzi Barnum-Bobb, footballer * Gavin Massey, footballer * Sean Murray, footballer *

Jadon Sancho Jadon Malik Sancho (born 25 March 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Manchester United and the England national team. Widely regarded as one of the best young players in the world, he is known for his t ...

, footballer

Sources

Official WebsiteWatford Football ClubGymnastics bodyDepartment for Children, Schools and Families case study
Academies in the London Borough of Hillingdon Secondary schools in the London Borough of Hillingdon Educational institutions established in 2005 2005 establishments in England {{London-school-stub