Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
URN: 140938 • Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA
Overview
- Name
- Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
- URN
- 140938
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 94.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Hanley (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02037724588
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA
Summary
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower, located in Chafford Hundred, Thurrock, is a mixed primary free school with a current enrolment of 1,068 pupils, accommodating students from Nursery to Year 6. The academy has been consistently rated as outstanding by Ofsted, with its latest inspection in November 2024 reaffirming its high standards. The school operates in a new building designed to support a capacity of 1,102 pupils, making it one of the largest primary free schools in the UK.
The curriculum at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating academic learning with practical experiences. Recent initiatives include STEM programmes that encourage girls to explore careers in technology and engaging projects in subjects like history and science. The school also prioritises health and well-being, offering activities such as dental health education and outdoor learning experiences.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with events like Mayfest fostering connections between families and the academy. The school actively promotes a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges.
The curriculum at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating academic learning with practical experiences. Recent initiatives include STEM programmes that encourage girls to explore careers in technology and engaging projects in subjects like history and science. The school also prioritises health and well-being, offering activities such as dental health education and outdoor learning experiences.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with events like Mayfest fostering connections between families and the academy. The school actively promotes a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges.
Useful links
- Harris Federation (other)
- Harris Careers (other)
- Harris Sixth Form (other)
- Harris Teaching School (other)
- Harris Academy Beckenham (other)
- Harris Academy Falconwood (other)
- Harris Garrard Academy (other)
- Harris Lowe Academy Willesden (other)
- Harris Primary Academy South Kenton (other)
- @HPAMA2015 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (74.2)
- Dilkes Academy (73.0)
- Purfleet Primary Academy (72.5)
- Quarry Hill Academy (71.4)
- Dilkes Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Thurrock
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 1102
- Pupils
- 1068
- Boys
- 572
- Girls
- 496
- FSM %
- 12.90
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1068 | 572 | 496 | 1102 | 12.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1023 | 547 | 476 | 1102 | 13.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 969 | 507 | 462 | 1102 | 15.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 969 | 507 | 462 | 1102 | 15.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 900 | 478 | 422 | 1102 | 15.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 746 | 398 | 348 | 1102 | 9.50 |
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