Harris Academy Kingswood

Harris Academy Kingswood: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harris Academy Kingswood's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Harris Academy Kingswood's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in October 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Harris Academy Kingswood?

Harris Academy Kingswood has 1,513 pupils on roll.

What ages does Harris Academy Kingswood take?

Harris Academy Kingswood admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Harris Academy Kingswood located?

Harris Academy Kingswood is located in Basildon, SS16 5BA, Essex.

How do I apply to Harris Academy Kingswood?

Harris Academy Kingswood 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 Kingswood?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Harris Academy Kingswood was 1.125 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.

What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Academy Kingswood?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.4% of pupils at Harris Academy Kingswood are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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