What did Ofsted judge Harris Academy Benfleet's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Harris Academy Benfleet's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Harris Academy Benfleet?

Harris Academy Benfleet has 1,597 pupils on roll.

What ages does Harris Academy Benfleet take?

Harris Academy Benfleet admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Harris Academy Benfleet located?

Harris Academy Benfleet is located in Benfleet, SS7 5RN, Essex.

How do I apply to Harris Academy Benfleet?

Harris Academy Benfleet is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Harris Academy Benfleet?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Harris Academy Benfleet was 3.126 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Harris Academy Benfleet?

When Harris Academy Benfleet has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021. This also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (as defined in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989); 2. Residency within the catchment area — Residency within the catchment area. A copy of the catchment area map is available to view at The Appleton School and is available on request; 3. Sibling — Where the child has, at the time of application, a brother or sister currently attending the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 270 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight line distance (distances are calculated by the Local Authority by use of a Geographical Information System which accurately measures the distance from the home address to the school).

What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Academy Benfleet?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.6% of pupils at Harris Academy Benfleet are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Harris Academy Benfleet: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Harris Academy Benfleet

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021. This also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (as defined in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).
2Residency within the catchment area — Residency within the catchment area. A copy of the catchment area map is available to view at The Appleton School and is available on request.
3Sibling — Where the child has, at the time of application, a brother or sister currently attending the school.
4Aptitude for Languages — Up to 27 children in each year group who have an aptitude for Languages. Parents wishing their child to take the Aptitude Test are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF), obtainable from the school (the closing date for the return of the SIFs is Thursday 17th September, 2026). The test will be held on Wednesday 23rd September, 2026 and Friday 25th September, 2026 at The Appleton School. Test results will be posted to parents within two weeks of sitting the test. Places are allocated in rank order. In the event of a tie on score, this will lead to the straight line distance rule applying.
5Children of staff — Children of staff at The Appleton School :- (a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made and/or (b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Proximity (straight line distance) — Proximity of the child's home to the school, on the basis of straight line distance, with those living nearest being accorded the higher priority.

If two applications tie: Straight line distance (distances are calculated by the Local Authority by use of a Geographical Information System which accurately measures the distance from the home address to the school).

Up to 27 places (10% of PAN) are allocated by aptitude for Languages under criterion 4. In the event of over-subscription under criteria 1–3 and 5, the distance criterion (6) applies as a tie-breaker.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Harris Academy Benfleet: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harris Academy Benfleet's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Harris Academy Benfleet's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Benfleet?: Harris Academy Benfleet has 1,597 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harris Academy Benfleet take?: Harris Academy Benfleet admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Harris Academy Benfleet located?: Harris Academy Benfleet is located in Benfleet, SS7 5RN, Essex.
How do I apply to Harris Academy Benfleet?: Harris Academy Benfleet is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Harris Academy Benfleet?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Harris Academy Benfleet was 3.126 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Harris Academy Benfleet?: When Harris Academy Benfleet has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021. This also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (as defined in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989); 2. Residency within the catchment area — Residency within the catchment area. A copy of the catchment area map is available to view at The Appleton School and is available on request; 3. Sibling — Where the child has, at the time of application, a brother or sister currently attending the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 270 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight line distance (distances are calculated by the Local Authority by use of a Geographical Information System which accurately measures the distance from the home address to the school).
What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Academy Benfleet?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.6% of pupils at Harris Academy Benfleet are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Harris Academy Benfleet, year by year →

How places are decided at Harris Academy Benfleet

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021. This also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (as defined in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).
2Residency within the catchment area — Residency within the catchment area. A copy of the catchment area map is available to view at The Appleton School and is available on request.
3Sibling — Where the child has, at the time of application, a brother or sister currently attending the school.
4Aptitude for Languages — Up to 27 children in each year group who have an aptitude for Languages. Parents wishing their child to take the Aptitude Test are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF), obtainable from the school (the closing date for the return of the SIFs is Thursday 17th September, 2026). The test will be held on Wednesday 23rd September, 2026 and Friday 25th September, 2026 at The Appleton School. Test results will be posted to parents within two weeks of sitting the test. Places are allocated in rank order. In the event of a tie on score, this will lead to the straight line distance rule applying.
5Children of staff — Children of staff at The Appleton School :- (a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made and/or (b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Proximity (straight line distance) — Proximity of the child's home to the school, on the basis of straight line distance, with those living nearest being accorded the higher priority.

Harris Academy Benfleet: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harris Academy Benfleet's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Harris Academy Benfleet's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Benfleet?: Harris Academy Benfleet has 1,597 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harris Academy Benfleet take?: Harris Academy Benfleet admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Harris Academy Benfleet located?: Harris Academy Benfleet is located in Benfleet, SS7 5RN, Essex.
How do I apply to Harris Academy Benfleet?: Harris Academy Benfleet is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Harris Academy Benfleet?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Harris Academy Benfleet was 3.126 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Harris Academy Benfleet?: When Harris Academy Benfleet has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021. This also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (as defined in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989); 2. Residency within the catchment area — Residency within the catchment area. A copy of the catchment area map is available to view at The Appleton School and is available on request; 3. Sibling — Where the child has, at the time of application, a brother or sister currently attending the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 270 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight line distance (distances are calculated by the Local Authority by use of a Geographical Information System which accurately measures the distance from the home address to the school).
What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Academy Benfleet?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.6% of pupils at Harris Academy Benfleet are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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