Harris Academy Riverside

About Harris Academy Riverside

Harris Academy Riverside is a free school in Purfleet, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,117 pupils on roll. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 (2025/26). 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Thurrock →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,117 / 1,096 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 February 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

London Road, Purfleet, Thurrock, RM19 1QY

Phone

01375802060

Head Teacher

Rachel Sofianos

Website

www.harrisriverside.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Harris Academy Riverside?

Harris Academy Riverside is a free school in Purfleet, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Harris Academy Riverside have?

Harris Academy Riverside has 1,117 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Harris Academy Riverside's Ofsted rating?

Harris Academy Riverside was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2022).

How does Harris Academy Riverside perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Harris Academy Riverside achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 in 2025/26.

Is Harris Academy Riverside part of an academy trust?

Yes — Harris Academy Riverside is part of HARRIS FEDERATION.

Where is Harris Academy Riverside?

Harris Academy Riverside is located at London Road, Purfleet, Thurrock, RM19 1QY.