The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.5
11.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,379
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Jamie Maxted (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChafford Hundred Campus Business and Enterprise College
Secondary · Very close
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Primary · Very close
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Primary · Very close
Warren Primary School
Primary · 793m away
West Thurrock Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Belmont Castle Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Light Christian School
Independent · 2.2km away
The Hathaway Academy
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Academy Chafford Hundred a selective school?
No. Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy Chafford Hundred's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Chafford Hundred?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred currently has 1,379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Chafford Hundred take?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Chafford Hundred?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is in Grays, RM16 6SA, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Chafford Hundred have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy Chafford Hundred has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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