Ofsted reported that 'leaders have a good understanding of the school's strengths and continually seek to improve the areas that need development.

The previous headteacher Gary Pratt took up the post in April 2012 but announced that he was leaving in July 2016.

[6] (Gary Pratt was not headteacher of Harris Academy Rainham but rather the Chafford School due to the transition only occurring September 2016.)

[7] Graham also serves as the executive principal of Harris Academy Riverside and Chafford Hundred.

[8] Examination results had been steadily improving for many years up to 2012 and latterly over 65% obtained at least 5 passes at A* to C including English and Mathematics.