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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6SA, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.1 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,379
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academics, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.5, which places it in the top 14% nationally. A strong 84% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 68% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, 68% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 26% attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 20 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.5 | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 84% | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 68% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 69% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 216 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.9%
Black African18.3%
White Other16.5%
Asian Indian5.3%
Asian Pakistani4.9%
Mixed Other3.8%
Black Other3.7%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Other1.2%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.48206, 0.29270 · RM16 6SA
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN137549
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy Chafford Hundred rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 March 2024.
Is Harris Academy Chafford Hundred a good school?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred scores 90.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred in GCSEs?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.5. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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