Is Harris Academy Rainham a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 October 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 8th of 18 secondary schools in Havering. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harris Academy Rainham's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Harris Academy Rainham averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.2 (England: 46.2). 47.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Harris Academy Rainham?

Applications for Year 7 places at Harris Academy Rainham starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Harris Academy Rainham

Lambs Lane South, Rainham, RM13 9XD

Local ranking8th of 18 secondary schools in Havering

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 9 October 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 48.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 47.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 64.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 171

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 901
Boys: 496 (54%)
Girls: 417 (46%)
SEND: 14.3%
FSM Eligible: 27.2%
EAL: 29.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.1%
SEN Support: 10.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 56.3
Budget per Pupil: £10,435/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 45.0%
White Other: 11.4%
Black African: 10.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 7.3%
Mixed Other: 4.5%
Asian Indian: 4.5%
Asian Pakistani: 3.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%

45.0%

White British

11.4%

White Other

10.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01708552811

Lambs Lane South

Rainham, London

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Administrative

URN: 143428
UKPRN: 10058136
Establishment No.: 4007
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION

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