What did School Atlas judge Harris Academy Riverside's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Harris Academy Riverside's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Harris Academy Riverside?

Harris Academy Riverside has 1,111 pupils on roll.

What ages does Harris Academy Riverside take?

Harris Academy Riverside admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Harris Academy Riverside located?

Harris Academy Riverside is located in Purfleet, RM19 1QY, Thurrock.

How do I apply to Harris Academy Riverside?

Harris Academy Riverside 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 are Year 7 places decided at Harris Academy Riverside?

When Harris Academy Riverside 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' is one 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, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England (i.e. in the care of or accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or any other provider whose sole/main purpose is to benefit society), but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with a sibling at the academy in Years 7 to 11 — For inclusion in this category, the sibling must be attending the academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time the applicant child is admitted. For the purpose of this category, a 'sibling' is a full sibling (sharing both parents), a half sibling (sharing one parent), an adopted sibling, a long term foster sibling (i.e. not a temporary placement), a step sibling (one child's parent married to the other child's parent), or a child of their parent's cohabiting partner. In all cases, the sibling must live at the child's home address (as defined by this policy) as part of the same core family unit; 3. Children of staff members employed at Harris Academy Riverside — For inclusion in this category, the staff member must be employed on a permanent contract and be permanently based at Harris Academy Riverside for more than 50% of their normal working hours each week during term time, and have been: Employed for at least two years at the time of application; and/or Recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, as confirmed by their HR Manager, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: For years 7 to 11, where there are more applications than places remaining in any of the oversubscription categories, the order in which places will be allocated will be determined by the distance between the child's home address (as defined by this policy) and the relevant nodal point in accordance with 7.1.4 above with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Where two or more children live an equal distance from the academy (including where they live in the same multi-dwelling building), the order in which places are allocated will be determined by random allocation supervised by someone who is independent of the academy.

What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Academy Riverside?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23% of pupils at Harris Academy Riverside are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Harris Academy Riverside

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' is one 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, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England (i.e. in the care of or accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or any other provider whose sole/main purpose is to benefit society), but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Children with a sibling at the academy in Years 7 to 11 — For inclusion in this category, the sibling must be attending the academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time the applicant child is admitted. For the purpose of this category, a 'sibling' is a full sibling (sharing both parents), a half sibling (sharing one parent), an adopted sibling, a long term foster sibling (i.e. not a temporary placement), a step sibling (one child's parent married to the other child's parent), or a child of their parent's cohabiting partner. In all cases, the sibling must live at the child's home address (as defined by this policy) as part of the same core family unit.
3Children of staff members employed at Harris Academy Riverside — For inclusion in this category, the staff member must be employed on a permanent contract and be permanently based at Harris Academy Riverside for more than 50% of their normal working hours each week during term time, and have been: Employed for at least two years at the time of application; and/or Recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, as confirmed by their HR Manager.
4All other children by reference to nodal points — All remaining places will be made available to children by reference to the distance they live from one of the following two nodal points: 50% of places (rounded to the nearest whole place) made available to children by reference to the distance they live from The London Road entrance to Purfleet Train Station; 50% of places (rounded to the nearest whole place) made available to children by reference to the distance they live from The junction of Magnet Road and London Road.

If two applications tie: For years 7 to 11, where there are more applications than places remaining in any of the oversubscription categories, the order in which places will be allocated will be determined by the distance between the child's home address (as defined by this policy) and the relevant nodal point in accordance with 7.1.4 above with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Where two or more children live an equal distance from the academy (including where they live in the same multi-dwelling building), the order in which places are allocated will be determined by random allocation supervised by someone who is independent of the academy.

PAN for Year 12 is 120 external candidates. Year 12 has its own oversubscription criteria (looked after/previously looked after first, then all other candidates), with tie-breaker by straight-line distance to the academy. Minimum Academic Entry Criteria applies for Year 12 entry. The academy operates as part of a sixth form consortium with Harris Academy Chafford Hundred and Harris Academy Ockendon.

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 Riverside: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Harris Academy Riverside's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Harris Academy Riverside's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Riverside?: Harris Academy Riverside has 1,111 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harris Academy Riverside take?: Harris Academy Riverside admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Harris Academy Riverside located?: Harris Academy Riverside is located in Purfleet, RM19 1QY, Thurrock.
How do I apply to Harris Academy Riverside?: Harris Academy Riverside 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 are Year 7 places decided at Harris Academy Riverside?: When Harris Academy Riverside 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' is one 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, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England (i.e. in the care of or accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or any other provider whose sole/main purpose is to benefit society), but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with a sibling at the academy in Years 7 to 11 — For inclusion in this category, the sibling must be attending the academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time the applicant child is admitted. For the purpose of this category, a 'sibling' is a full sibling (sharing both parents), a half sibling (sharing one parent), an adopted sibling, a long term foster sibling (i.e. not a temporary placement), a step sibling (one child's parent married to the other child's parent), or a child of their parent's cohabiting partner. In all cases, the sibling must live at the child's home address (as defined by this policy) as part of the same core family unit; 3. Children of staff members employed at Harris Academy Riverside — For inclusion in this category, the staff member must be employed on a permanent contract and be permanently based at Harris Academy Riverside for more than 50% of their normal working hours each week during term time, and have been: Employed for at least two years at the time of application; and/or Recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, as confirmed by their HR Manager, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: For years 7 to 11, where there are more applications than places remaining in any of the oversubscription categories, the order in which places will be allocated will be determined by the distance between the child's home address (as defined by this policy) and the relevant nodal point in accordance with 7.1.4 above with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Where two or more children live an equal distance from the academy (including where they live in the same multi-dwelling building), the order in which places are allocated will be determined by random allocation supervised by someone who is independent of the academy.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Academy Riverside?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23% of pupils at Harris Academy Riverside are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Harris Academy Riverside

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' is one 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, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England (i.e. in the care of or accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or any other provider whose sole/main purpose is to benefit society), but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Children with a sibling at the academy in Years 7 to 11 — For inclusion in this category, the sibling must be attending the academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time the applicant child is admitted. For the purpose of this category, a 'sibling' is a full sibling (sharing both parents), a half sibling (sharing one parent), an adopted sibling, a long term foster sibling (i.e. not a temporary placement), a step sibling (one child's parent married to the other child's parent), or a child of their parent's cohabiting partner. In all cases, the sibling must live at the child's home address (as defined by this policy) as part of the same core family unit.
3Children of staff members employed at Harris Academy Riverside — For inclusion in this category, the staff member must be employed on a permanent contract and be permanently based at Harris Academy Riverside for more than 50% of their normal working hours each week during term time, and have been: Employed for at least two years at the time of application; and/or Recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, as confirmed by their HR Manager.
4All other children by reference to nodal points — All remaining places will be made available to children by reference to the distance they live from one of the following two nodal points: 50% of places (rounded to the nearest whole place) made available to children by reference to the distance they live from The London Road entrance to Purfleet Train Station; 50% of places (rounded to the nearest whole place) made available to children by reference to the distance they live from The junction of Magnet Road and London Road.

Harris Academy Riverside: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Harris Academy Riverside's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Harris Academy Riverside's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Riverside?: Harris Academy Riverside has 1,111 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harris Academy Riverside take?: Harris Academy Riverside admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Harris Academy Riverside located?: Harris Academy Riverside is located in Purfleet, RM19 1QY, Thurrock.
How do I apply to Harris Academy Riverside?: Harris Academy Riverside 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 are Year 7 places decided at Harris Academy Riverside?: When Harris Academy Riverside 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' is one 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, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England (i.e. in the care of or accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or any other provider whose sole/main purpose is to benefit society), but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with a sibling at the academy in Years 7 to 11 — For inclusion in this category, the sibling must be attending the academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time the applicant child is admitted. For the purpose of this category, a 'sibling' is a full sibling (sharing both parents), a half sibling (sharing one parent), an adopted sibling, a long term foster sibling (i.e. not a temporary placement), a step sibling (one child's parent married to the other child's parent), or a child of their parent's cohabiting partner. In all cases, the sibling must live at the child's home address (as defined by this policy) as part of the same core family unit; 3. Children of staff members employed at Harris Academy Riverside — For inclusion in this category, the staff member must be employed on a permanent contract and be permanently based at Harris Academy Riverside for more than 50% of their normal working hours each week during term time, and have been: Employed for at least two years at the time of application; and/or Recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, as confirmed by their HR Manager, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: For years 7 to 11, where there are more applications than places remaining in any of the oversubscription categories, the order in which places will be allocated will be determined by the distance between the child's home address (as defined by this policy) and the relevant nodal point in accordance with 7.1.4 above with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Where two or more children live an equal distance from the academy (including where they live in the same multi-dwelling building), the order in which places are allocated will be determined by random allocation supervised by someone who is independent of the academy.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Academy Riverside?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23% of pupils at Harris Academy Riverside are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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