Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Grays, RM16 6SA · Thurrock · primary school
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6th of 39 primary 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 — 7.1/10 against 4,194 of them, against 7.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 679 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
With an Outstanding rating from 2025, what specific strategies are used to maintain these high standards in daily teaching? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Overview
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils achieve exceptionally well, demonstrating a strong thirst for knowledge and pride in their school community. The report confirms that the school continues to provide an exceptional education, with leaders maintaining a relentless drive for improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve exceptionally well" and "love coming to school," rising to high expectations of "excellence, every child, every day."
- Staff possess an "expert understanding" of the "highly ambitious curriculum," using intelligent checks to help pupils secure key knowledge and make links between concepts.
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "with precision," ensuring they thrive and play a full part in school life.
- A "culture of reading" runs seamlessly through the curriculum, with expert staff helping all pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Leaders and governors share a "shared vision for providing an exceptional education," supported by rigorous quality assurance checks from the trust.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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