Harris Academy Riverside
Contact details for the school

School Name: Harris Academy Riverside
Address: London Road
Town/City: Purfleet
County: Essex
Postcode: RM19 1QY
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01375 802060
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Harris Federation
Sponsor: Harris Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Sofianos
Capacity: 1096
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1111 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.1%

Location and administration

URN: 144750
DfE Number: 883/4002
UKPRN: 10064838
UPRN: 10093505689
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Thurrock (E06000034)
Constituency: Thurrock (E14001546)
Electoral Ward: Purfleet-on-Thames (E05016318)

Easting & Northing: 555641E, 177957N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 28' 47.26" N 0° 14' 24.22" E
Plus Code: 9F32F6HR+W2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Purfleet Primary Academy (0.8km)
  2. Dartford Bridge Community Primary School (2.1km)
  3. Leigh UTC Dartford (2.4km)
  4. Aveley Primary School (2.6km)
  5. West Thurrock Academy (2.7km)
  6. Temple Hill Primary Academy (3.0km)
  7. Park Academy (3.1km)
  8. River Mill Primary School (3.2km)
  9. St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (3.2km)
  10. Kenningtons Primary Academy (3.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Mr Carlos Byles - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Colin Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 August 2030.
  • Elaine Forrest - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Ms Rebecca Hickey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Emelia Kuagbela - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2027.
  • Ms Amy Lacey - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2029.
  • Mr George McMillan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Sir Daniel Moynihan - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 2 July 2029.
  • Ms Adeola Ogunseitan - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 June 2030.
  • Wunmi Oziegbe - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2027.
  • Ms Angela Parker - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 September 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Sofianos - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.