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:34%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:59%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

73%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:94%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:15%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:5%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key 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


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Enrichment Activities

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Our aim at Harris Academy Riverside is to develop and cultivate the following core skills and character strengths, which can be gained and developed through enrichment: confidence, curiosity, resilience, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and capital cultural knowledge. Research suggests that students who participate in academy life outside the classroom are both happier and have a more successful experience academically and socially in and beyond school.

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Duke of Edinburgh Award

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityThurrock
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed