Search TwitterFacebookInstagram

Year 10

Y10Header

Man silhouette

Mr D Challender
Head of Year

Man silhouette

Mr S Gordon
Assistant Head of Year

Female silhouette 2

Mrs R Mal
SLT Link (Assistant Headteacher)

Form Tutors

10B - Miss H. Manton

10R - Mrs A. Brookes

10C - Miss B. Kessedjian

10Z - Miss M. Liang

Vision

"Welcome to year 10, where every idea is a spark, and every challenge is an opportunity. My vision is for us to build a learning community where curiosity thrives, creativity flourishes, and every voice is valued. Together, we'll explore new horizons, embrace our individual strengths, and support one another in our journey towards excellence. Here, you are not just students; you are innovators, leaders, and problem-solvers. Let’s inspire each other, push the boundaries of what we know, and turn our dreams into reality. This is not just a school; it’s a launchpad for your future." 

 – Mr Challender 

Please click the tabs below to expand for more information

Contacting the Team

If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Year 10 team by leaving a message with Reception or by emailing our enquiry address with, for example, ‘FAO Mr Challender’ as the subject.

We aim to respond to phone calls & emails as quickly as possible, & certainly within 48 hours. Please bear in mind that members of staff may have a day of teaching & may not be able to respond to non-urgent matters until the end of the Academy day or the following Academy day.

            By telephone:             0121-464 2737 (main school switchboard)
            By email:                     enquiry@harborneAcademy.co.uk

Home Learning & Revision

To support your child with home learning & revision – click here

Inspirational Quotes

  • “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing the best you can today.” –  (H. Jackson Brown, Jr.)
  • “Make your life a masterpiece; imagine no limitations on what you can be, have or do.” – (Brian Tracy)
  • “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish” – (Michelle Obama)
  • “Each person must live their life as a model for others” – (Rosa Parks)

Year 10 Challenge 2026

Year 10 Challenge 2026

Biology Chemistry
Combined Science English
French Geography
History Maths
Physics RE
Sociology Spanish

Documents

Page Downloads Date  
Preparation Evening Year 10 21st May 2026 Download
@@HarborneAcademy12:26 PM - 9th October, 2026 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter: eur03.safelinks.protection.o…
@@HarborneAcademy10:21 AM - 9th October, 2026 🎉 A huge well done to our Mini Mentors who raised £40 for the Year 11 Prom by selling cakes and drinks. Thank you to everyone who supported them!   
@@HarborneAcademy10:10 AM - 9th October, 2026 Wade Lyn CBE, the managing director and founder of Cleone Foods, makers of 'Island Delight' patties visited Harborne Academy to talk to year 11 this morning. Wade Lyn shared his experiences of working in the catering industry and being appointed as Honorary Consol for Jamaica.
@@HarborneAcademy09:14 AM - 8th October, 2026 A group of extremely lucky students yesterday spent the day at Birmingham Hippodrome, participating in dance and choreography workshops before going to watch the amazing ‘Sylvia’. Thank you to Birmingham Hippodrome for such a wonderful experience.
@@HarborneAcademy02:05 PM - 7th October, 2026 A group of our  Yr11 students spent a fantastic day at In-Comm Training exploring engineering apprenticeships and completing challenges. Thank you Leanne and In-Comm for such an important opportunity. 
@@HarborneAcademy10:58 AM - 7th October, 2026 We’re delighted to be working alongside our partner school in Ukraine.   Thanks to  and  , our students are exploring the pleasure of reading with young people at Kharkiv Academic Lyceum on a joint online project.  
@@HarborneAcademy10:26 AM - 6th October, 2026 Well done to our top scorers!
@@HarborneAcademy10:25 AM - 6th October, 2026 Congratulations 🌟🤩🌟
@@HarborneAcademy10:22 AM - 6th October, 2026 This week’s theme of the week.
@@HarborneAcademy05:08 PM - 2nd October, 2026 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter: eur03.safelinks.protection.o…
@@HarborneAcademy11:38 AM - 2nd October, 2026 Boulton reward trip to Drayton Manor.
@@HarborneAcademy11:03 AM - 2nd October, 2026 We have two vacancies for a Science Technician (part time) and a Lettings and Events Assistant (zero hours). Closing date for both roles: 14th October @ 15:00   More information can be found on our website or clicking the link below. eur03.safelinks.protection.o…
Back to Top