Harris Academy Ockendon
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · South Ockendon, Thurrock
Harris Academy Ockendon is a secondary school in South Ockendon, Thurrock for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 27 February 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AY
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Thurrock
- Pupils on roll
- 1,440 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 26% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 27 February 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils benefit hugely from attending this remarkable school.”
- “Staff and leaders’ skyhigh expectations are immediately evident in pupils’ scholarly demeanour.”
- “Pupils are attentive and work hard in lessons.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 April 2024 (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) | 49% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 47.3 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | 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: 265 first-preference applications, 236 offers in total, 217 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
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- Where pupils go after they leave
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Thurrock.
- Ormiston Park Academy 1.1 mi Requires improvement
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred 2.3 mi Outstanding
- William Edwards School 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Hathaway Academy 2.7 mi School remains Good
- Harris Academy Riverside 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Grays Convent High School 3.1 mi School remains Good
- Thames Park Secondary School 3.3 mi Good
- Orsett Heath Academy 3.4 mi Good