Harris Academy Riverside vs West Thurrock Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Riverside
Purfleet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,111 students
West Thurrock Academy
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Riverside Purfleet, East of England | West Thurrock Academy Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #194 of 460 | #286 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1592 of 4,090 | #2227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,111 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,111 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | Purfleet | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harrisriverside.org.uk | www.westthurrockacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Thurrock Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 57.8).
- •Harris Academy Riverside is the larger school with 1,111 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 Riverside better than West Thurrock Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Thurrock Academy ranks higher (79.5 vs 57.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harris Academy Riverside and West Thurrock Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Purfleet and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Riverside: 1,111. West Thurrock Academy: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Riverside and West Thurrock Academy rank in East of England?
Harris Academy Riverside is 194th of 460 and West Thurrock Academy is 286th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).