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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
- Secondary
- Thurrock RM16 6SA
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very highly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and are fully engaged.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers regularly check pupils' knowledge and adjust the curriculum as needed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinion via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: The school communicates efficiently about personal progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents expressed positive feedback in surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders support pupils well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure high-quality training and support for staff well-being.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school effectively manages safety and potential dangers.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff support pupils’ mental and physical health.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many clubs including the cadet force, coding, and debating.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Termly ‘pillar days’ provide various activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils meet employers and learn about careers and universities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students help younger pupils by running clubs and mentoring.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils, including those with SEND, access a demanding curriculum.
Subjects Offered: Some study Latin and Mandarin.
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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1466 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 19.3 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 69% | 98% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.90% | 35.00% | 4.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 29.69% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 43.19% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 29.94% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 11.63% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% | 17.25% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.28 | 2.69 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.67% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 78.58% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 46.33% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 24.67% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.5% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.25% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 2.25% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.75% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 33.67% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 48.07% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 33.73% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 51% | 15.67% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 21.47% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.77 | 3.05 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.67% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 81.5% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 54.17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 23.33% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 3.33% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.58% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.89 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 3 | 27.08% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 4 | 43.62% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 31.46% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% 12 | 9.92% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 10 | 16.23% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.01 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 77.36% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 49.73% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 19.55% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.18% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.64% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.91% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 5 | 30.25% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 4 | 47.08% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 34.33% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 13 | 8.58% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 2 | 16.83% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.7 | 2.87 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.3% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 78.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 24.3% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 18.6% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 24.6% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.8% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 31.64% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 49.82% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 35.55% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 17.18% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 19.27% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 84.11% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.67% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 29.22% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 16% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.22% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.89% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.51 | 33.17 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.43 | 33.12 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.90% | 12.7% | 13.64% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 181 | 92 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 60.75% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 11.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 19.75% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 5.75% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.12 | 36.67 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.66 | 37.12 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.3% | 12% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 164 | 85 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 55.5% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.25% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 27.25% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.75% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.97 3 | 21.65 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.43 3 | 21.23 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.1% | 4.77% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 120 | 68 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 34.33% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 13% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 35% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.67% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.15 1 | 20.59 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.45 2 | 19.74 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.9% | 4.83% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 13 | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 22% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.67% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 29.33% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.12 | 15.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.98 | 16.4 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.7% | 2.78% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 15.33% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 12.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 32.33% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 0% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Local authority ratio 20 : 1