Free school · Thurrock

Harris Academy Riverside

Secondary
Ages 11–18
Sixth form

Term dates

Free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Thurrock council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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For the sixth form, apply to the school directly.

About and location

Type: Free school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–18
Pupils: 1111 (capacity 1096)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01375802060
Address: London Road, Purfleet, RM19 1QY
Website: harrisriverside.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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