Harris Academy Ockendon

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South Ockendon, RM155AY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.5%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
27 February 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Erriff Drive
South Ockendon, RM155AY
Phone
1708851661
Website
harrisockendon.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147537
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AY
Website
www.harrisockendon.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,435
Free School Meals
27.4% (393 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
52.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.7
English Attainment 8:
11.1
Maths Attainment 8:
10.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.7
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
55.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.0%
Ebacc Languages:
87.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.46
Progress 8 Range:
0.28 to 0.65
University Progression:
57.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
16.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
44 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
55.8 (+36.4 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.5 (+25.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.6 (+13.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.46 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
179
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,435 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Small Business Management (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(24 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Work Hard Be Kind Take Responsibility

Halo Code regarding Afro hairstyles; Hijabs, Turbans & Head Scarves must be plain navy, black or burgundy.

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Jo Rainey highlights Ofsted Outstanding in all areas, praises a high-quality curriculum, enrichment, PSHE and careers education; emphasises belonging, equality, and supporting every student to succeed.

Facilities

Swimming pool Brand new sports hall (suitable for football, netball, basketball and cricket) Dance studio Drama studio Sports fields Boardroom Business areas Indoor spaces Outdoor spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge is power; a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to support thriving in a complex world. Broad and ambitious curriculum; focuses on knowledge, reasoning, and resilience. Emphasis on critical thinking, leadership, and contribution to society. Hummingbird ethos: Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility; aims to prepare students to dream big and live with integrity.

Admissions Criteria

PAN 240 for each year group. Admissions Policy 2025-2026; Admissions Policy 2026-2027; Admissions Policy 2027-2028. The full admissions policy can be downloaded from the Admissions Policy downloads.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

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