Harris Academy Ockendon is a secondary school in South Ockendon, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Harris Academy Ockendon currently has around 1420 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 26.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49%. other white pupils make up about 17.3% , followed by african at 13%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AY |
| Website: | www.harrisockendon.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01708851661 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Thurrock |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jo Rainey |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 147537 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 1420 |
| Number of Boys: | 756 |
| Number of Girls: | 664 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.00% | 696 |
| Other White | 17.30% | 245 |
| African | 13.00% | 185 |
| Other Black | 3.00% | 43 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 41 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.10% | 30 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 25 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 18 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 15 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 10 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilkes Primary School Garron Lane , RM15 5JQ | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dilkes Academy Garron Lane , RM15 5JQ | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Infant School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's RC School Fulbrook Lane , RM15 5JY | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 143 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 143 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 206 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 206 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock Pupil Referral Unit The Culver Centre , Daiglen Drive RM15 5RR | - not rated | 947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.