Applying to Year 7
Are you looking for a Year 7 place in September 2027?
We have 180 places in Year 7 in September 2027 and are holding Open Events in September 2026, so you can see our school in action for yourself. See details of our Open Events. We look forward to welcoming you.
Applications for Year 7 places starting September 2027 should be made online using the Common Application Form provided and administered by the local authority. This opens on 1 September 2026 and can be found at the link below.
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/secondary-school-admissions/applying-for-secondary-school-place
The deadline for applications to year 7 for the academic year commencing September 2027 is 31st October 2026. Applications should be made to the local authority. Please refer to the local authority if you wish to submit a late application or if you have a query about admissions.
Parents will need to log on and check their admission account via Thurrock Council to see what place your child has been offered from 1st March 2027.
Admissions Contact Details
Telephone: 01375 802060
Email: admissions@harrisriverside.org.uk
Address: Harris Academy Riverside, London Road, Purfleet, RM19 1QY
Year 7 Applications (including key dates)
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31st October 2026 |
Application forms deadline to Thurrock Council |
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1st March 2027 |
Thurrock Council informs parents/carers of allocated school |
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16th April 2027 |
Deadline for appeals to be made in writing to the Academy |
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June 2027 |
Appeals heard |
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1st September 2027 |
Waiting Lists closed and replaced by In-Year admissions waiting lists. |
If you were unsuccessful in securing a place at Harris Academy Riverside for September 2026, please click here to find out for next steps.
Parents/carers will have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel if they are dissatisfied with an admission decision of the academy. The appeal panel will be independent of the academy. The arrangements for appeals will be in line with the school’s admissions appeals code published by the Department for Education. Should you wish to appeal, please complete the Appeals Application form at the bottom of the page.
For information purposes, below is a breakdown of the appeals received for HARI and their outcomes for September 2025 entry.
| Lodged | 9 |
| Withdrawn | 2 |
| Heard | 7 |
| Upheld | 0 |
| Rejected | 7 |
Please be aware that any appeal must either demonstrate the academy has administered their admissions policy incorrectly or that HARI can provide access to an education that your current school cannot. If an appeal is made on medical grounds, evidence must be provided from a GP or hospital consultant.
Please follow the link below to view the appeals code.
Policies & Documents
Admissions
Our published admission number (PAN) for each year group is: 180