Harris Academy Riverside
URN: 144750 • Purfleet RM19 1QY
Overview
- Name
- Harris Academy Riverside
- URN
- 144750
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 76.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Betts (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01375802060
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- London Road, Purfleet RM19 1QY
Summary
Harris Academy Riverside, located in Purfleet, is a mixed secondary free school that opened in September 2017. With a current enrolment of 1,117 pupils and a capacity of 1,150, the academy has been oversubscribed since its inception. The school prides itself on providing a modern educational environment, housed in a state-of-the-art building, and aims to foster a culture of high expectations and respect among students.
The academy offers a comprehensive curriculum for students from Year 7 to Year 13, focusing on exceptional teaching and pastoral care. The ethos of Harris Academy Riverside centres on developing well-rounded individuals who are not only academically successful but also curious, compassionate, and ready to contribute positively to society. The school actively promotes values of hard work and kindness, ensuring that every student is supported in their educational journey.
Harris Academy Riverside is part of the Harris Federation, which is committed to enhancing educational performance across its schools. The academy's community engagement is evident through various events and initiatives, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, staff, and families.
The academy offers a comprehensive curriculum for students from Year 7 to Year 13, focusing on exceptional teaching and pastoral care. The ethos of Harris Academy Riverside centres on developing well-rounded individuals who are not only academically successful but also curious, compassionate, and ready to contribute positively to society. The school actively promotes values of hard work and kindness, ensuring that every student is supported in their educational journey.
Harris Academy Riverside is part of the Harris Federation, which is committed to enhancing educational performance across its schools. The academy's community engagement is evident through various events and initiatives, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, staff, and families.
Useful links
- @GraysConvent (other)
- @HarrisFed (other)
- @HarrisSixthForm (other)
- @imperialcollege (other)
- @UniofOxford (other)
- Harris Federation (other)
- Harris Teaching School (other)
- #InternationalWomensDay (other)
- #IWD (other)
- @theHARIacademy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Harris Academy Ockendon (75.3)
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (74.8)
- William Edwards School and Sports College (70.2)
- St Clere's School (66.3)
- Grays Convent High School (60.4)
Key details
- LA
- Thurrock
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 1117
- Boys
- 629
- Girls
- 488
- FSM %
- 28.00
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1117 | 629 | 488 | 1150 | 28.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1078 | 616 | 462 | 1150 | 27.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 951 | 538 | 413 | 1150 | 23.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 951 | 538 | 413 | 1150 | 23.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 768 | 433 | 335 | 1150 | 20.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 534 | 297 | 237 | 1150 | 18.40 |
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