Harris Academy Riverside
Secondary · Free schools · Ages 11–18 · Purfleet, Thurrock
Harris Academy Riverside is a secondary school in Purfleet, Thurrock for ages 11–18 (free schools).
Key facts
- Address
- London Road, Purfleet, RM19 1QY
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Thurrock
- Pupils on roll
- 1,111 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 28 April 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils are welcomed to this friendly school with warmth.”
- “The morning 'rise and shine' line-ups set the positive tone for the day.”
- “Pupils value their voice being heard.”
To improve
- “Leaders should ensure that the personal development and wellbeing programme allows pupils to develop a secure and detailed knowledge across all key stages.”
- “Leaders should ensure that the implementation of the curriculum is consistent across all key stages to ensure that all pupils have the best possible learning experience.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 24 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 47.9 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 148 first-preference applications, 180 offers in total, 130 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Thurrock.
- Ormiston Park Academy 1.9 mi Requires improvement
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred 2.3 mi Outstanding
- Harris Academy Ockendon 2.9 mi Outstanding
- Thames Park Secondary School 3.6 mi Good
- The Hathaway Academy 3.9 mi School remains Good
- Grays Convent High School 3.9 mi School remains Good
- William Edwards School 4.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Orsett Heath Academy 4.9 mi Good