The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,068
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 12.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Katie Hanley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred, Essex, RM16 6SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChafford Hundred Campus Business and Enterprise College
Secondary · Very close
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Secondary · Very close
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Primary · Very close
Warren Primary School
Primary · 818m away
West Thurrock Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Belmont Castle Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Light Christian School
Independent · 2.1km away
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Primary Academy Mayflower a selective school?
No. Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Primary Academy Mayflower's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy Mayflower?
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower currently has 1,068 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy Mayflower take?
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harris Primary Academy Mayflower?
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is in Chafford Hundred, RM16 6SA, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Primary Academy Mayflower have a sixth form?
No, Harris Primary Academy Mayflower does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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