Harris Primary Academy Mayflower, Chafford Hundred

In its own words: "Whatever a child's background or starting point, the leadership team and staff at Mayflower are ambitious for all pupils and aim to ensure they finish Year 6 with the academic skills, social skills and knowledge in order to thrive. We recognise and value each child's individual personality and work to develop their self confidence and self esteem."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is a thriving and successful school, proudly judged Outstanding in every category by Ofsted in May 2017. Our most recent inspection in November 2024 reaffirmed this status, highlighting our commitment to excellence."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Lego, cooking, gardening and debating.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 9am, an open day on Wednesday 6 January 2027 at 9am, an open day on Wednesday 20 January 2027 at 9am and an open day on Wednesday 10 February 2027 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Thurrock and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 84% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 153 families put Harris Primary Academy Mayflower as their first choice and 343 named it as one of their preferences, for 149 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Harris Primary Academy Mayflower are Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 88% maths); Warren Primary School (0.5 miles, 84% reading, 82% maths); West Thurrock Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); and Belmont Castle Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 82% maths).

Harris Primary Academy Mayflower's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is one of 59 schools run by Harris Federation, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 79% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

508 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Harris Primary Academy Mayflower (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 35.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (31%), Asian (24%) and White British (12%).

In 2026, 62 pupils (5.7%) received SEN support and 43 (4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Chafford Hundred Rail Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mayflower Road Library Campus (westbound), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Harris Primary Academy Mayflower stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 334 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Thurrock (163), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Harris Primary Academy Mayflower issued 7 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Harris Primary Academy Mayflower are Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (under 0.1 miles), Thames Park Secondary School (1.3 miles), Grays Convent High School (1.6 miles) and The Hathaway Academy (1.6 miles).