SchoolScoresHarris Primary Academy Mayflower
Free school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of HARRIS FEDERATION
Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6SA
020 3772 4588 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 23 May 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
508 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Thurrock comparisons use the 21 of its 39 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 18 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thurrock. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thurrock. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thurrock. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 187 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thurrock. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 313 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thurrock. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 43 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thurrock. Higher than 73% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 74% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thurrock. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 48%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Thurrock figures pool parents at the Thurrock schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
117 pupils in this year group.
85% — 16 points above the Thurrock average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 85% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 80% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Thurrock. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 149 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 153 |
| Of those, offered a place | 134 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 343 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 39 state primary schools in Thurrock. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 39 state primary schools in Thurrock. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 39 state primary schools in Thurrock. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 39 state primary schools in Thurrock. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.6% | 26.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Thurrock. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Thurrock. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 39 state primary schools in Thurrock. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Thurrock. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 12th highest of 39 state primary schools in Thurrock. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 22.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 39 state primary schools in Thurrock. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 32nd highest of 38 state primary schools in Thurrock. Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warren Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Thurrock Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belmont Castle Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tudor Court Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Light Christian School 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 3 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Quarry Hill Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Somers Heath Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Primary Academy Mayflower's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 May 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Harris Primary Academy Mayflower do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Harris Primary Academy Mayflower?
100% of the 508 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Harris Primary Academy Mayflower to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Harris Primary Academy Mayflower oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 153 families put Harris Primary Academy Mayflower as their first choice for 149 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 134 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140938.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.