The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.4
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 901
- FSM
- 23.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Gareth Stananought
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lambs Lane South, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9XD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Rainham Sixth Form
16 plus · Very close
Brady Primary School
Primary · Very close
Rainham Village Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Parsonage Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
La Salette Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Whybridge Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Whybridge Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Academy Rainham's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Rainham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Rainham?
Harris Academy Rainham currently has 901 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Rainham take?
Harris Academy Rainham caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Rainham?
Harris Academy Rainham is in Rainham, RM13 9XD, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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