Welcome to Harris Academy Riverside
At Harris Academy Riverside Sixth Form our ambition is to prepare our students to not only succeed in the world but also to change it. Specialising in the sciences and Mathematics we are proud to support our students on pathways to careers including medicine, Engineering, scientific research and finance. Situated in our new building in Purfleet with state of the art labs and equipment our sixth form students can expect high standards of teaching and learning from staff who are passionate about their subject, enrichment activities targeted at their chosen pathway and a vast array of additional activities to broaden their horizons. As an academy we also place great emphasis on equipping our students with the life skills they will need to succeed. Preparation, challenge and perseverance are at the heart of what we do and this is no different in the sixth form. In addition to academic success students at Harris Academy Riverside believe in kindness, compassion and inspiring others. The sixth form offers students the opportunity to give back to their community by taking part in outreach projects and charitable endeavors as well as supporting younger students in the lower academy. If you are interested in being part of our exciting journey please feel free to contact me and come and see what our academy has to offer. Mrs B. Shane Senior Leader for Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Free Schools
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,117 Total
No. of Boys
629 (56.3%)
No. of Girls
488 (43.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
27.2%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
5.91%
A*/A grades
26.82%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
94%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
73%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Events
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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 2 - Oct 25
Half Term 2
Nov 4 - Dec 20
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 6 - Feb 14
Half Term 2
Feb 24 - Apr 4
Summer
3 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 22 - May 2
Half Term 2
May 6 - May 23
Half Term 3
Jun 2 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 28 - Nov 1
Christmas Holiday
Dec 23 - Jan 3
Spring Half Term
Feb 17 - Feb 21
Easter Holiday
Apr 7 - Apr 21
Early May Holiday
May 5 - May 5
Summer Half Term
May 26 - May 30
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Sep 1
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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