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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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