Harris Academy Riverside — Secondary School in Purfleet

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Harris Academy Riverside

Purfleet, RM19 1QY

1,117 Pupils

1,106 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

28.00% FSM %

629 Boys

488 Girls

About Harris Academy Riverside

Harris Academy Riverside is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Purfleet, Thurrock, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,117 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,106. Current headteacher: Rachel Sofianos.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Thurrock
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Thurrock
Parliamentary Constituency	Thurrock
Ward	West Thurrock and South Stifford
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	HARRIS FEDERATION
Opened	01-09-2017
UKPRN	10064838
URN	144750
Data Last Updated	27-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Elaine Forrest	Chair of Local Governing Body	04/07/2024	03/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Betts	Local Governor	04/07/2017	31/07/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Carlos Byles	Local Governor	02/12/2025	01/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Colin Edwards	Local Governor	31/08/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Graham	Local Governor	04/07/2017	04/07/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Rebecca Hickey	Local Governor	01/04/2022	31/03/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Emelia Kuagbela	Local Governor	20/12/2023	19/12/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Amy Lacey	Local Governor	09/06/2025	08/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr George McMillan	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sir Daniel Moynihan	Local Governor	03/07/2025	02/07/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Adeola Ogunseitan	Local Governor	31/08/2025	30/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Wunmi Oziegbe	Local Governor	20/12/2023	19/12/2027	Elected by parents