Academy Admissions
Welcome to the Harris Academy Ockendon Admissions information page, and thank you for considering our Academy as a secondary school for your child.
This page tells you how to apply to the Academy and where to find further information. Our full admissions policy, with details of our admissions criteria, can be downloaded from the bottom of the page.
Parents are also advised to read the advice given by Thurrock Local Authority which includes how and when to apply, what to do if you wish to appeal and how to apply late or make 'in year' applications. The advice also includes catchment area information by address. All this guidance can be accessed here.
Harris Academy Ockendon does not give priority to applications from students enroled at any particular primary or secondary school.
For information about our wonderful academy please feel free to browse our website, or click HERE to view our current Academy Prospectus.
Year 6 Key Dates 2024-2025
| 2nd September 2024 | Application period opens at 9.00am |
| 26th September 2024 | Year 6 Open Evening 5.00-7.00pm |
| 2nd, 7th, 9th, 15th, 17th October | Principal Tours |
| 31st October 2024 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| 3rd March 2025 | Notification of offers are available from 12.30am |
| 30th April 2025 | Admissions Appeals closing date |
| 23rd, 24th and 25th June 2025 | Admissions Appeals heard |
Appeals
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.
Please be aware that any appeal must either demonstrate the academy has administered their admissions policy incorrectly or that HAOC 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.
Sixth Form
For September 2025 intake, our Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 21st November 2024 from 5.00-7.00pm for both internal and external students. You will have the opportunity to meet with staff and current students to find out more about our Sixth Form provision and the courses we offer.
In advance of the open evening, we encourage students to look at our course guide, which is available on the school website and can be found HERE. Students are encouraged to read the entire guide and pay close attention to the careers sections for each subject to see which could help them achieve their desired pathways.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 29th January 2025.
For further information on our Sixth Form, including details of the range of subjects on offer, please visit our dedicated Sixth Form pages by clicking HERE.
