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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Nicola Graham

corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION

location_onGrays, RM16 6SA

language Visit Website phone 1375484580

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,491

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Attainment 8

55.5

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Thurrock

#437 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is a Academy converter secondary school in Grays, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 1.9× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is an academy converter in Grays, Thurrock, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 1,379 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.5, placing the school #2 in Thurrock and #437 of 3,216 nationally. 68.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 48.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.02 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.9× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

68.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.9%

Entering EBacc68.60%

EBacc APS5.16

2024

Progress 8 Score

1.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85.80%

EBacc APS5.79

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS5.28

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS5.77

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS5.01

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS4.7

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

169

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.1%

Achieving A*–A14.8%

Achieving A*–B48.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.0%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

180

Retention rate96.70%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

161

Retention rate94.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

141

Retention rate97.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 March 2024

Inspection Report

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29 September 2020

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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07 November 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-03-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-11-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-05-07

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.7%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,379 pupils. During this period, there were 25 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,379	25	1.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,389	17	1.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,463	32	2.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,466	14	1.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,462	25	1.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,482	25	1.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,491	25	1.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,495	21	1.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,449	29	2.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,454	17	1.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,453	16	1.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,412	12	0.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,420	4	0.3%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,419	12	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,354	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,354	5	0.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,354	17	1.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,295	11	0.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,297	11	0.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,305	12	0.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,282	11	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,305	13	1.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,314	21	1.6%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,261	11	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,276	9	0.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,283	17	1.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree62%

agree30%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree52%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree42%

agree22%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree66%

agree16%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree67%

agree28%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree33%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree27%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree30%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree51%

agree32%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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