Harris Academy Riverside
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | London Road Purfleet Essex RM19 1QY |
| Phone | 01375802060 |
| Reference Number | 144750 |
Harris Academy Riverside is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas with outstanding behaviour and personal development. The school provides a safe and supportive environment where pupils feel cared for and are engaged in their learning. With a broad and ambitious curriculum, including strong support for those with special educational needs, students are encouraged to prepare and participate actively in lessons. However, this being the school's first inspection, it needs to enhance communication with families to ensure all parents are informed about their children's education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1117 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.31%
Girls: 43.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 87 | 186 |
| 8 | 122 | 92 | 214 |
| 9 | 120 | 96 | 216 |
| 10 | 103 | 84 | 187 |
| 11 | 103 | 67 | 170 |
| 12 | 44 | 40 | 84 |
| 13 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 24% |
| African | 23.8% |
| White, Other | 17.3% |
| Unclassified | 4.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Caribbean | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional self-regulated behaviour of pupils
- Strong pastoral support and range of extracurricular activities
- Broad and ambitious curriculum designed by leaders
- Effective teaching methods including regular checks on understanding
- Outstanding personal development and knowledge of wider world
- Highly regarded careers education facilitating smooth transitions to higher education
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' prior knowledge leading to gaps
- Ineffective communication with families regarding children's education
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.11 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.48 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 22% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 87 | 36 |
| Third Preference | 95 | 18 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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