Harris CofE Academy School Sports Partnership

Harris CofE Academy School Sports Partnership Harris C of E Academy SSP

Inc approx 50 schools in Rugby area Welcome to Harris CofE Academy School Sports Partnership.

The SSP is hosted by Harris Church of England Academy and encompasses 6 secondary schools, 1 special school, 20 primary schools, 6 juniors schools, 9 infant schools as well as 4 independent schools across the Rugby area. It was established in 2004 as part of the previous Labour government's initiative which recognised the need to invest in high quality P.E and school sport for young people. The po

sitive impact that sport can have on young people's lives is well documented. Physical activity not only supports long term health but enables children and young people to perform better at school. In the Warwickshire Quality of Life Survey, Rugby had high levels of obesity compared to other areas of the county. The long term cost to health of physical inactivity is significant, with the cost to Warwickshire PCT having been calculated at over £7 million per annum, a higher cost per head than Solihull and even Coventry. It is vital that children have a positive experience of physical education at school to ensure a healthy lifestyle and lifelong participation. It is virtually impossible to find a 4 year old who is not enthused by physical activity - this inactivity is learned behaviour influenced by family attitudes, peers and also significanlty school based experiences. Current Context

In October 2010, as part of it comprehensive spending review, the government announced that the ring-fenced centralised funding for the School Sports Partnerships (SSPs) was to be removed with the Department of Education stating that SSP's are "being entrusted to schools who can decide whether and how to use them in the future". Schools are now able to make choices on how they use the funding which will be included in their budget. The consultation which took place with headteachers, subject leaders, primay link teachers and physical education advisors showed that the network is very much valued and there is a strong desire to retain the structure. Retaining the infrastructure also allows investment to be levered into physical activity and sport from Government departments and national governig bodies of sport. The Future

In such difficult economic times it is imperative that we maximise impact and front line services for young people but ensure efficiency savings are made and provide best value for all partners. The Core Subscription Offers that we have put together are based on the consultation and feedback received from our local partners. It is a time of change for the Partnership, ensuring that the focus is on meeting local need rather than national priorities.

Just a courtesy reminder of our sports centre closure dates for 2026/2027.
04/09/2026

Just a courtesy reminder of our sports centre closure dates for 2026/2027.

21/08/2026

Good year for GCSE students at Harris Church of England Academy.
Headteacher Roberta Harrison paid tribute to the resilience shown by students over the past five years.

21/08/2026

Harris Church of England Academy in Rugby is delighted to report an impressive set of GCSE outcomes.

20/08/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming students back to Harris.

Year 7 - Wednesday 2nd September

Year 8 to 11 - Thursday 3rd September

Year 7 - Please wear full uniform not PE kit on Wednesday 2nd, as this is a settling-in day and so the normal timetable will not apply.

20/08/2026

We warmly invite all parents/carers and pupils preparing for
transfer to secondary school in September 2027 to attend our open evening:

Harris CofE Academy

24th September 2026 (Thursday)

6:00pm - 8:00pm

02/08/2026

Rugby Borough U12 Girls Trials – September 2026

As girls make the exciting move from primary school to Year 7, many won’t know which secondary school they’ll be attending until later in the summer. We want to give everyone the opportunity to settle into their new school and, where possible, work alongside local secondary schools before holding our trials.

For that reason, our U12 Girls trials will now take place in September.

⚽ Open to all girls starting Year 7 in September 2026.

📲 Scan the QR code or use the link below to register your interest.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2Pf1K252LZsuJqq15uE16gEqPYwkCNmqEXxCb65PXODbzWw/viewform?usp=send_form

If you’re a secondary school interested in working with Rugby District to help grow girls’ football, or you’re a parent looking for more information, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send us a message through this page or call 07977 252921.

We we are looking to work with all secondary in the area Bilton School, Rugby The Avon Valley School & Performing Arts College Princethorpe College Houlton School Ashlawn School Rugby Free Secondary School Bilton Grange Preparatory SchoolHarris CofE Academy School Sports Partnership Rugby High School

22/07/2026
19/07/2026
17/07/2026

A flexible resource to help schools understand how children and young people experience physical activity and create more inclusive and engaging movement opportunities.

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Overslade Lane
Rugby
CV226EA

Telephone

+441788812549

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