Harris Academy Chafford Hundred vs West Thurrock Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Grays · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,435 students
West Thurrock Academy
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Grays, East of England | West Thurrock Academy Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #83 of 460 | #286 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #623 of 4,090 | #2227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,435 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,435 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 119.6% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | – |
| town | Grays | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harrischaffordhundred.org.uk | www.westthurrockacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (79.9 vs 79.5).
- •Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is the larger school with 1,435 students compared with 440.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harris Academy Chafford Hundred better than West Thurrock Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harris Academy Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grays and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred: 1,435. West Thurrock Academy: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock Academy rank in East of England?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is 83rd of 460 and West Thurrock Academy is 286th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).