Harris Academy Rainham
Lambs Lane South, Rainham, RM13 9XDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harris Academy Rainham is a secondary school in Havering for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. It ranks 10th of 18 secondary schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 May 2019, report published 16 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils are encouraged and supported to widen their horizons and to aim high at Harris Academy Rainham. A large proportion of pupils study the English Baccalaureate pathway at GCSE. They achieve well in a wide range of subjects and, as a result, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and foster a sense of belonging and pride in the school. Pupils with SEND follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. However, these pupils do not consistently receive the support they need to achieve as well as they could. Leaders have developed a clear and simple behaviour policy that is well understood and consistently implemented. Pupils behave well in lessons and listen carefully to the views of others. The school has created an inclusive culture, where pupils are taught to respect and celebrate difference. Staff, including early careers teachers, appreciate the support that leaders give in making sure that lessons are not disrupted. The school has a well-established personal development curriculum that supports pupils to develop confidence and resilience. There are extensive opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests, including in competitive sports, music and drama.
What the school should improve
- Some teaching does not use suitable assessment strategies to identify and address pupils' misconceptions effectively. This means that some pupils are not able to benefit from the subject content being taught. The school should ensure that assessment is used consistently well to support pupils' learning of the curriculum content.
- In some instances, teaching of the curriculum is not successfully adapted so that pupils with SEND can access the learning and gain full benefit from the subject content being taught. The school should ensure that training and information are provided to staff so that all pupils are fully supported to access the intended learning.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
173 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
913 pupils on roll
Schools near Harris Academy Rainham
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Brittons Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.5 |
| Ormiston Park Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 37.5 |
| Sanders Draper | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.4 |
| Dagenham Park CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Gareth Stananought
- Phone
- 01708552811
- Address
- Lambs Lane South, Rainham, RM13 9XD
- Local authority
- Havering
- URN
- 143428
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.