Harris Academy Billericay
Billericay, CM12 9LH · Essex · secondary school
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23rd of 78 secondary schools in Essex we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 5.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.1 · 58 | 30% | 1.75 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.02 · 52 | 25% | 1.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.3 · 57 | 10% | 0.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Academy Billericay overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2024-04). In 2024/25, 48.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Yoga, Swim School, and children’s clubs. Sports include Football, Basketball, Badminton, Fitness, Tennis, and Watersports. Trips have included Norsey Woods, Colchester Zoo, HMS President, Pembrokeshire, Wembley, Snowdon, and Thorpe Park. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,729 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,683. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about Harris Academy Billericay
Overview
The Billericay School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and value the support they receive from staff. The curriculum is described as "ambitious for all," with subject leaders carefully designing plans that build logically on primary school knowledge. Pupils behave very well, treat others with respect, and are well-prepared for their next steps through a broad range of academic and vocational opportunities.
Strengths
- Teachers have "high expectations" of pupils, who generally meet them and behave very well, with disruption to learning being rare.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with a consistent focus on building vocabulary that strengthens pupils’ spoken and written language across all subjects.
- Teachers effectively check pupils’ knowledge and provide clear feedback, allowing students to edit and improve their work.
- The school places strong importance on reading, providing targeted support so that pupils become "fluent and accurate readers."
- Staff report that leaders are "highly considerate" of their well-being and workload, particularly during disruptions caused by building closures.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils, who currently attend less frequently than their peers and consequently miss out on essential knowledge.
- The school needs to review its key stage 4 curriculum to identify and swiftly close gaps in learning, ensuring pupils acquire the necessary range and breadth of knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.2 |
| 2024/25 | 50.0 |
| 2025/26 | 47.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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