The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,117
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 28%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Rachel Sofianos
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
London Road, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Harris Academy Riverside a selective school?
No. Harris Academy Riverside is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy Riverside's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Riverside was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Riverside?
Harris Academy Riverside currently has 1,117 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Riverside take?
Harris Academy Riverside caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Riverside?
Harris Academy Riverside is in Purfleet, RM19 1QY, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Riverside have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy Riverside has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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