Harris Academy Billericay
School Name: Harris Academy Billericay Address: School Road Town/City: Billericay County: Essex Postcode: CM12 9LH Telephone Number: 01277 655191 Website: http://www.billericayschool.com
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2011 Trust: Harris Federation Sponsor: Harris Federation
Headteacher: Mr Russell Tannahill
Capacity: 1683
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1729 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.1%
URN: 136861
DfE Number: 881/5468
UKPRN: 10034119
UPRN: 100091432855
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Basildon (E07000066)
Constituency: Basildon and Billericay (E14001077)
Electoral Ward: Burstead (E05015639)
Easting & Northing: 567611E, 193819N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 37' 7.94" N 0° 25' 11.39" E
Plus Code: 9F32JC99+GW
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Patrick Berry - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Allan Braithwaite - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Janet Brinkman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Mr Riyad Cajee - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Paul Findlay - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Mr Paul Findlay - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Ms Elaine Forrest - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Laura Forrest - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Ms Rebecca Hickey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Mrs Doreen Knight - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Mr Richard Launder - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Mr Richard Launder - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Ms Anna Lehman - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Ms Charlotte Little - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Mr George McMillan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Sir Dan Moynihan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Ms Angela O'Donaghue - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Angela O'Donoghue - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Mr Jon Payne - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
- Briony Pigden - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Jackie Rodgers - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Mr Andrew Rutter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Mr Lee Street - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
- Mr Lee Street - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Mr Russell Tannahill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).