Royal Harbour Academy

01/09/2026

Back to School Reminder: Start of Term Arrangements 🏫

We look forward to welcoming back all our students for the start of the new academic year on Thursday, 3rd September 2026!

Please review the arrival times below for each site so your child arrives on time.

Lower Site (Newlands Lane)

Year 7: 8:30 AM

Year 8: 11:15 AM

Upper Site (Marlowe Way)

Year 9 & Year 12: 8:30 AM

Year 10 & Year 11: 10:00 AM

Year 13: 11:15 AM

Please ensure all students attend promptly in full school uniform.

If you have any questions before Thursday, feel free to contact the main office at [email protected].

See you all soon!

24/08/2026

We know some local young people are currently facing uncertainty with their sixth-form choices, and we want you to know that Royal Harbour Academy is here to support you.

As a hub for social mobility, our focus is on our community. Whether you need completely unbiased careers advice or are looking to secure a new placement, our door is open—with zero pressure to join our school.

If you are interested in joining us, we offer the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). This unique pathway combines:
2 x IB Diploma Subjects
2 x BTEC Subjects
The IB Core (focusing on personal and professional development)
Subjects We Offer:
IB Psychology
IB Film
IB Maths
IB History
IB Theatre
IB Visual Arts
IB Biology
IB Computing
IB English

BTEC Business Studies
BTEC Uniformed Protective Services
BTEC Child Development
BTEC Applied Science
BTEC Health and Social Care
BTEC E-Sports
BTEC Sport

Whatever your next step looks like, we are here to help you take it. Reach out to us today at [email protected]

20/08/2026

🌟 GCSE RESULTS 2026 🌟
​A massive congratulations to all of our Year 11 students collecting their GCSE results today! 🎓✨
​We are so incredibly proud of your hard work, resilience, and dedication throughout your time at The Royal Harbour Academy. You have all worked so tirelessly, and today is a celebration of everything you’ve achieved.
​Whether you're staying with us for Sixth Form, moving on to college, or beginning an apprenticeship, we wish you every success in your next steps! 💙
​Read the full article and see some of our highlights here:
👇
https://www.rha.kent.sch.uk/post/gcse-results-2026

​ Results2026

The Royal Harbour Academy is delighted with the achievements of its students in this year’s GCSE examinations, marking another year of ongoing progress for the school. 52% of students achieved a Grade 4 or higher in English, while 40% secured a Grade 4 or above in Mathematics.The school celebrated...

20/08/2026

🎉 GCSE & A-LEVEL RESULTS DAY FREEBIES & DISCOUNTS! 🎓✨

To all our amazing students collecting their results — you’ve worked so hard, and now it’s time to celebrate! 🥳

Did you know many top restaurants and attractions offer FREE food, drinks, and discounts on Results Day? Just make sure to take your results slip or student ID with you to claim!

Here are some of the best deals available (Shared by the Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gcse-results-day-freebies-b3034857.html ):

🍕 FREE MAINS & MEALS
• PizzaExpress – Unlimited pizza for 90 mins (pizzaexpress.com)
• Nando’s – Free quarter chicken or starter (nandos.co.uk)
• Rosa’s Thai – Free Pad Thai (rosasthai.com)
• itsu – Free gyoza (itsu.com)
• Slim Chickens – Free chicken tenders (slimchickens.co.uk)
• Zizzi – Free pizza for the first 30 students (zizzi.co.uk)

🍨 FREE STARTERS & DESSERTS
• Frankie & Benny’s – Free starter AND dessert (frankieandbennys.com)
• Las Iguanas – Free starter AND dessert (iguanas.co.uk)
• Bella Italia – Free starter AND dessert (bellaitalia.co.uk)
• Banana Tree – Free starter AND dessert (bananatree.co.uk)
• Bill’s – Free dessert (bills.co.uk)

🥤 DRINKS & DISCOUNTS
• TGI Fridays – Free dirty soda (tgifridays.co.uk)
• Bird & Blend – Free matcha (birdandblendtea.com)
• Wingstop – 15% off (wingstop.co.uk)
• The Crystal Maze Experience – Free entry (the-crystal-maze.com)

💡 Top Tip: Always check individual brand websites for minimum spend rules and terms before heading out!

Good luck to everyone receiving results! We are so proud of you all! 🌟👏

Discover PizzaExpress and our handcrafted Italian pizzas. Book a table or order online for delivery or collection at your nearest restaurant.

19/08/2026

✨ 1 DAY TO GO – TOMORROW IS THE DAY! ✨

The countdown is down to the final 24 hours! Set your alarms, get a good night’s sleep, and remember that our team will be on hand tomorrow morning to support, advise, and celebrate with every one of you.

We can't wait to see you tomorrow! Good luck to everyone! 🎓💙

18/08/2026

🙌 2 DAYS TO GO! 🙌

The wait is almost over! Just 2 days until Results Day. Make sure you know what time doors open and bring along everything you need for the morning.

17/08/2026

🎓 Royal Harbour Academy Sixth Form – Registration Day! 🎓

We are excited to welcome all incoming Sixth Form students to register their place for the upcoming academic year!

📅 When: Thursday, 20th August
⏰ Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
📍 Where: Lower Site, Newlands Lane, Ramsgate, CT12 6RH

📌 Reminder: Please ensure you bring your exam results with you on the day.

We can't wait to see you there and help you take the next step in your educational journey! If you have any questions before Thursday, feel free to drop us a message.

17/08/2026

💪 3 DAYS TO GO! 💪

Only 3 days left! To all our students: take time to relax, unwind, and celebrate how much effort you've put in over the past year. We are already so proud of your dedication.

16/08/2026

🌟 4 DAYS TO GO! 🌟

With just 4 days until Results Day, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. Remember, no matter what the envelope holds, there are always paths forward and team members ready to guide you.

15/08/2026

⏳ 5 DAYS TO GO! ⏳

The countdown to Results Day is officially on! As the big day approaches, we want to remind all our students how hard you’ve worked to reach this milestone. Take a deep breath—you’ve got this!