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Harris Academy Ockendon

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

personMs Jo Rainey

corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION

location_onSouth Ockendon, RM15 5AY

language Visit Website phone 1708851661

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,438

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Attainment 8

47.3

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Thurrock

#1,322 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Academy Ockendon is a Academy converter secondary school in South Ockendon, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Harris Academy Ockendon is an academy converter in South Ockendon, Thurrock, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 1,420 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3, placing the school #4 in Thurrock and #1,322 of 3,216 nationally. 49.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 42.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.14 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

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 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

49.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.1%

Entering EBacc81.40%

EBacc APS4.44

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86.70%

EBacc APS5.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91%

EBacc APS4.79

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS4.7

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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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

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.2%

Achieving A*–A15.0%

Achieving A*–B42.7%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate92.4%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.80%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 February 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-02-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-10-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2014-02-25

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

3.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(43 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 1,420 pupils. During this period, there were 50 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.5%, 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)	1,420	50	3.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,433	66	4.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,427	85	6.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,435	125	8.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,437	107	7.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,431	59	4.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,438	84	5.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,434	94	6.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,325	80	6.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,329	58	4.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,338	42	3.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,262	61	4.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,260	11	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,276	63	4.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,239	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,239	0	0.0%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,248	74	5.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	0	26	-	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	0	43	-	3.8%	1

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 52 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 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.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree30%

agree33%

disagree21%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree25%

agree23%

disagree18%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

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

yes15%

no85%

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

strongly agree14%

agree28%

disagree17%

strongly disagree24%

dont know17%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree39%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree38%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree42%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree36%

agree50%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree33%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree39%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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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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