# Harris Academy Ockendon — South Ockendon, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.9/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Ms Jo Rainey

## Contact

- **Address:** Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5AY
- **Phone:** 01708 851661
- **Website:** https://www.harrisockendon.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/south-ockendon/harris-academy-ockendon-21099

## About

At Harris Academy Ockendon, students strive for excellence, guided by the values of work hard, be kind, and take responsibility. They are empowered to embrace challenges, dream boldly, and shape their own futures. With ambition and purpose, they unlock potential beyond their imagination.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Feb 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5**: a good school with good gcse result *(Sep 2026)*
- **5/5** — A Bright Start to Secondary School: My child has settled in beautifully at Harris Academy Ockendon, and I'm impressed by the school's focus on work hard, be kind, and take responsibility. The teachers are always available to offer support, and the school's commitment to academic excellence is clear. The new website is also a great resource for parents, keeping us informed about events and activities. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Inspiring Environment for Learning: I have been blown away by the enthusiasm and dedication of the teachers at Harris Academy Ockendon. My child has thrived in the supportive and challenging environment, and I'm grateful for the opportunities the school provides, from the extracurricular activities to the focus on British values. The facilities are also excellent, and the staff are always approachable. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Opportunities and Challenges: I have mixed feelings about Harris Academy Ockendon. On the one hand, my child had some great experiences, particularly with the literacy team and the school's outdoor education programs. On the other hand, I sometimes felt that the school could be more responsive to parent concerns, and that the facilities, while generally good, could be improved in some areas. *(Jun 2022)*

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