Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Grays, RM16 6SA · Thurrock · secondary school
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1st of 13 secondary schools in Thurrock we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 866 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 65.7 · 87 | 30% | 2.62 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.04 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.5 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
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 Chafford Hundred overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.04 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,435 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in maintaining the high progress scores seen in 2023/24? What does a typical day look like for a student in terms of curriculum breadth?
What Ofsted said about Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Overview
Pupils at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred “thrive” as “independent, curious learners” who are “determined to be the best that they can be.” The school maintains an “outstanding” overall effectiveness, delivering a “highly ambitious” curriculum that challenges pupils to achieve very highly while fostering exceptional behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious,” with pupils frequently covering topics “beyond the expectations of the national curriculum,” including Latin and Mandarin.
- Teachers plan carefully to ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can access this “demanding curriculum” and produce “high-quality work.”
- Pupils behave “exceptionally well,” are “fully engaged in their learning,” and conduct themselves with “real maturity and consideration for others.”
- There is a strong focus on literacy, with “high expectations of accuracy and clarity in writing and speaking,” resulting in pupils becoming “confident and fluent.”
- Sixth-form students are “very well prepared for adulthood,” learning to study independently and contributing to the school community.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.1 |
| 2024/25 | 55.5 |
| 2025/26 | 56.5 |
| 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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