Harris Academy Rainham
Rainham, RM13 9XD · Havering · secondary school
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9th of 18 secondary schools in Havering we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 876 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 47.4 · 57 | 30% | 1.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.56 · 86 | 25% | 2.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.2 · 61 | 10% | 0.61 |
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 Rainham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.56 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in raising their Progress 8 scores further? What specific support structures are in place for students aiming for higher attainment in English and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Harris Academy Rainham
Overview
Harris Academy Rainham has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school fosters an inclusive culture where pupils are encouraged to “aim high” and achieve well in a wide range of subjects. Leaders have developed a clear behaviour policy that is consistently implemented, resulting in pupils who behave well and respect difference.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils” and provides a strong foundation for future learning, with a consistent focus on building vocabulary.
- Personal development is promoted “exceptionally well,” including daily sessions on relationships, online safety, and a strong careers programme.
- Staff have “high expectations of all pupils” and foster a sense of belonging, while leaders ensure staff workload and well-being are carefully considered.
- Attendance continues to improve through effective strategies, and the trust provides “highly effective challenge and support” to school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Some teaching does not use suitable assessment strategies to identify and address pupils’ misconceptions, preventing some from benefiting fully from subject content.
- In some instances, curriculum teaching is not successfully adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), limiting their access to learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.7 |
| 2024/25 | 50.4 |
| 2025/26 | 48.2 |
| 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.
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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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