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Harris Academy Riverside
London Road, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1QY, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.7 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,117
Capacity
1,106
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in its GCSE results, where the Attainment 8 score of 47.9 places it in the top 39% nationally. A solid 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 82% progress to university, with a commendable 27% attending top-third institutions. However, while the EBacc entry rate of 67% is positive, parents may want to consider the overall context of these figures when evaluating the school.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 47.9 | Top 39% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 67% | Top 19% 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%. | 41% | Top 19% 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%. | 82% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 82 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.0%
Black African23.8%
White Other17.3%
Black Other4.9%
Mixed W+B African3.6%
Asian Other3.4%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.47916, 0.23990 · RM19 1QY
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN144750
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.harrisriverside.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy Riverside rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Riverside was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2022.
Is Harris Academy Riverside a good school?
Harris Academy Riverside scores 72.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Riverside in GCSEs?
Harris Academy Riverside achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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