Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Chafford Hundred, RM16 6SA · Thurrock · primary school
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4th 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 — 8.5/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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 Mayflower overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025. 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 (8.5 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking, Lego Architecture, computing, debating, gardening, and steel pan clubs. The school organises trips to the British Museum, a TCS office in London, and a residential in Yorkshire. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,087 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,102. 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 who need extra help with homework? What are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year? How is the after-school club structured for children with long-term commitments?
What Ofsted said about Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Overview
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school continues to provide a high-quality education within a ‘close-knit family feel’, where pupils ‘love attending’ and demonstrate strong commitment to the school’s core values. Leaders have successfully managed significant growth while preserving a supportive community for both staff and families.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’, with leaders meticulously reviewing its impact to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of education.
- Staff are ‘experts in how to deepen pupils’ understanding’, using ‘precise checks on learning’ to help pupils make ‘deep and meaningful connections’ between new and existing knowledge.
- There is a ‘love of reading’ throughout the school, supported by a ‘rich and varied reading diet’ that represents the diverse backgrounds of pupils.
- Systems for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘clearly understood’, enabling these pupils to ‘thrive’.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with leaders providing support that helps staff ‘manage their own workload’; consequently, staff ‘love working at Harris Mayflower’.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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