The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 665
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Miss Lauren Arnell (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6SA
Town setting
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Warren Primary School
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Questions parents ask
Is Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred a selective school?
No. Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred?
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred currently has 665 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred take?
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred?
Harris Primary 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 Primary Academy Chafford Hundred have a sixth form?
No, Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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