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Harris Academy Ockendon

Thurrock, RM15 5AYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2024
Progress 8
+0.46
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
251 1st-choice / 238 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#552 of 3,141 nationally

About Harris Academy Ockendon

Harris Academy Ockendon was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2024, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating. The school now holds top marks across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. Its Progress 8 score of 0.46 is the most telling academic metric, placing it well above the national average and significantly higher than the Thurrock local authority average of 0.14. This score ranks the school fourth out of ten secondary schools in Thurrock, within the top 25% of schools nationally, and 59th out of 350 schools in the East of England region. The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 52.6, and 77.5% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. Progress in maths (0.55) and English (0.41) is particularly strong, while the EBacc progress score of 0.57 is the highest of the school’s subject breakdowns.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressErriff Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock, RM15 5AY
HeadteacherJo Rainey
Local AuthorityThurrock
Number of Pupils1,420
Free School Meals (FSM)26.6%
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolTheatreAstro TurfSports HallTennis CourtsGymnasiumMusic RoomsDining HallPlaying FieldsScience LabsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

HockeyFootballRowingBadmintonRugbyCricketMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraChoirScience ClubCodingFilm ClubGardeningDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseEco ClubNewspaperModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Harris Academy Ockendon has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.