Harris Academy Ockendon
Contact details for the school

School Name: Harris Academy Ockendon
Address: Erriff Drive
Town/City: South Ockendon
Postcode: RM15 5AY
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01708 851661
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Harris Federation
Sponsor: Harris Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Jo Rainey
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1440 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 28.3%

Location and administration

URN: 147537
DfE Number: 883/4003
UKPRN: 10084306
UPRN: 100091631975
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Thurrock (E06000034)
Constituency: Thurrock (E14001546)
Electoral Ward: Ockendon (E05016316)

Easting & Northing: 558142E, 181869N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 51.3" N 0° 16' 40.08" E
Plus Code: 9F32G77H+M4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Beacon Hill Academy (0.2km)
  2. Dilkes Academy (0.7km)
  3. Bonnygate Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Shaw Primary Academy (0.9km)
  5. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  6. Somers Heath Primary School (1.0km)
  7. Benyon Primary School (1.7km)
  8. Park Academy (1.8km)
  9. Kenningtons Primary Academy (1.9km)
  10. Aveley Primary School (2.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ibrahim Aminu - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Steven Arnold - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mr Ian Burgess - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Elaine Forrest - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 July 2027.
  • Nicola Graham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Natalie Greenaway - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2027.
  • Rebecca Hickey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • 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.
  • George McMillan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Natalie Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 July 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Moreland - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 May 2029.
  • Sir Dan Moynihan - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 July 2027.
  • Ms Joanne Rainey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Olaseni Sobowale - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 8 July 2026.