Is Harris Academy Riverside a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 4th of 13 secondary schools in Thurrock. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harris Academy Riverside's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Harris Academy Riverside averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.1 (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 Riverside?

Applications for Year 7 places at Harris Academy Riverside 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 Riverside

London Road, Purfleet, RM19 1QY

Local ranking4th of 13 secondary schools in Thurrock

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1096

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 48.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 47.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 66.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 190

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Higher education: 73.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 15.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

36.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

35.5

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 22.0% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 144

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1117
Boys: 619 (56%)
Girls: 492 (44%)
Capacity: 1096 (101% full)
SEND: 13.2%
FSM Eligible: 30.0%
EAL: 31.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 10.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 68.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,599/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 25.1%
Black African: 24.9%
White Other: 18.0%
Black Other: 5.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.7%
Asian Other: 3.5%
Asian Pakistani: 3.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.2%

25.1%

White British

24.9%

Black African

18.0%

White Other

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01375802060

info@harrisriverside.org.uk

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London Road

Purfleet, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144750
UKPRN: 10064838
Establishment No.: 4002
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION

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