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Are all Purfleet neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Purfleet Area

Purfleet's secondary education is served by Harris Academy Riverside, a state academy rated Good by Ofsted that achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 48, well above England's 39. The school's EBacc APS score of 5 exceeds the national average of 4, reflecting strong performance in core academic subjects. Families in Purfleet benefit from this well-established academy with a focus on academic achievement and community engagement, and many also consider nearby options in Grays and South Ockendon for additional choice. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

Top schools in Purfleet

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Harris Academy Riverside
Purfleet-on-Thames