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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Academy converter · Grays · RM16 6SA

Ages 11–19 · 1,435 pupils · Thurrock

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

61.1

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-03-20

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+1.04
−20+2
Attainment 861.1
English & maths grade 5+75%
English & maths grade 4+89%
EBacc entry86%

EBacc APS: 5.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.5%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,039

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

1,435 pupils · 1,200 places

Pupils on roll
1,435
Boys / girls
717 / 718
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
1,435 / 1,200 (120%)
Free school meals
17.9%
FSM pupils
185
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Academy trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Sponsor
Harris Federation
Headteacher
Mr Jamie Maxted

Location

Address
Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred
Postcode
RM16 6SA
Town
Grays
County
Essex
Local authority
Thurrock
District
Thurrock
Constituency
Thurrock
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
20 on roll / 20 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Grays, Thurrock, 1,435 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 17.9%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Grays
26
Secondary schools in Grays
7
Academies among open schools in Grays
77% (20)
Open schools in RM16
17
Secondary in RM16
4
Open schools in Thurrock LA
58
Secondary in Thurrock LA
13

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GraysNear RM16

  • The Hathaway Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Grays · RM17 5LL · Thurrock

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.1
    • P8-0.4
    • Absence8.8%

    1.6 miles away

  • Grays Convent High School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Grays · RM17 5UX · Thurrock

    Ages 11–16

    • Att855.3
    • P80.8
    • Absence5.9%

    1.6 miles away

  • Harris Academy Ockendon

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    South Ockendon · RM15 5AY · Thurrock

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.6
    • P80.5
    • Absence6.8%

    2.3 miles away

  • William Edwards School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Grays · RM16 3NJ · Thurrock

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.8
    • P8-0.3
    • Absence7.5%

    2.3 miles away

  • Harris Academy Riverside

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Free schools · Secondary

    Purfleet · RM19 1QY · Thurrock

    Ages 11–18

    • Att849.6
    • P80.2
    • Absence5.9%

    2.3 miles away

  • Ormiston Park Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    South Ockendon · RM15 4RU · Thurrock

    Ages 11–16

    • Att836.0
    • P8-0.7
    • Absence11.8%

    2.3 miles away

  • Orsett Heath Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Grays · RM16 4DG · Thurrock

    Ages 11–16

    • Absence7.8%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jamie Maxted
Telephone
01375484580
Website
www.harrischaffordhundred.org.uk

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