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Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Academy converter · Grays · RM16 6SA

Ages 3–11 · 679 pupils · Thurrock

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

81%

Overall absence

4.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-05-13

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)81%
Higher standard (RWM)14%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.8%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.4%
Enrolments in measure
554

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 fill108%

679 pupils · 630 places

Pupils on roll
679
Boys / girls
353 / 326
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
679 / 630 (108%)
Free school meals
11.3%
FSM pupils
74
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Academy trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Sponsor
Harris Federation
Headteacher
Miss Lauren Arnell

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
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
5 on roll / 8 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 (primary), Ages 3–11, in Grays, Thurrock, 679 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 11.3%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication.

Open schools in Grays
26
Primary schools in Grays
16
Academies among open schools in Grays
77% (20)
Open schools in RM16
17
Primary in RM16
11
Open schools in Thurrock LA
58
Primary in Thurrock LA
39

Nearby primary schools

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

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    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence3.7%

    0.0 miles away

  • Warren Primary School

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    • KS253%
    • Absence5.1%

    0.5 miles away

  • West Thurrock Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.2%

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  • Belmont Castle Academy

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    • KS257%
    • Absence5.1%

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  • Tudor Court Primary School

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  • Quarry Hill Academy

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    • KS293%
    • Absence4.4%

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  • Somers Heath Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence5.9%

    1.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Lauren Arnell
Telephone
01375484490
Website
www.harrisprimarychaffordhundred.org.uk/

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