Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6SAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is a secondary school in Grays for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 1st of 7 secondary schools in Grays. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 March 2024, report published 8 May 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

188 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score55.5

55.5, 9.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths68.1%

68.1%, 22.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths83.5%

83.5%, 18.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc68.6%

68.6%, 28.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.16

5.16, 1.07 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

191 students

Average point score per A level entry34.64

34.64, 0.36 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,435 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals17.4%

17.4%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31.5%

31.5%, 9.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.3%

8.3%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.2%

5.2%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Thames Park Secondary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.4
The Hathaway Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.1
Grays Convent High School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 55.7
Harris Academy Ockendon	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 47.3
William Edwards School	2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 42.5

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Jamie Maxted
Phone: 01375484580
Website: harrischaffordhundred.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6SA
Local authority: Thurrock
URN: 137549

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.