Harris Academy Riverside, Purfleet
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, welcoming environment where every child is valued and supported. Pupils achieve well because teachers are skilled at adapting their teaching, and the school has excellent systems to spot and help any pupil who needs extra support early on. The school's strong focus on building positive relationships and clear expectations means pupils want to come to school and behave well.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance rates that are above national average, including for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds
- Consistently good behaviour with a purposeful and productive learning environment
- Inclusive culture with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Strong leadership with clear vision and high expectations across the school
- Well-designed curriculum including languages such as Mandarin tailored to pupils' needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Culture day celebrations, visits to partner schools and universities, careers programme with external speakers and industry experts, staff shout-outs, regular check-ins with headteacher
Harris Academy Riverside is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils achieve well and feel safe. The school maintains high attendance rates and strong behaviour through clear expectations and supportive relationships.
At a Glance
30.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
46
Total classes
15 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
1,111 pupils
1,096 capacity
15 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Purfleet
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Purfleet
Admissions Demand - Thurrock
Places available
2,362
Applications
2,437
Got 1st preference
76.0%
Got preferred school
92.8%
Secondary admissions across Thurrock (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.73513%
Overall absence
13.5%
Persistent absence
1,000
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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