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Abbots Hall Primary School

Thurrock, SS17 7BWPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
71 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#4,265
of 13,686 nationally

About Abbots Hall Primary School

Abbots Hall Primary School sits in the middle of the Thurrock primary school pack, ranked 19th out of 39 schools in the local authority. That places it just above the median, with a KS2 expected standard score of 70 per cent. For context, the top-performing peers in the area are Quarry Hill Academy (score 97), Chadwell St Mary Primary School (87) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (87). The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 2 to 11, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Jack Arnold. It currently has 416 pupils on roll, well above its official capacity of 270, and 19.3 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals. The school was inspected by Ofsted in April 2025 and was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision and personal development. The previous inspection, back in 2010, also rated it Good overall, though leadership and management were graded as Requires Improvement at that time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAbbotts Drive, Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, SS17 7BW
HeadteacherJack Arnold
Local AuthorityThurrock
Number of Pupils416
Free School Meals (FSM)19.3%
School Capacity416 / 270 (154% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsCricketDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbots Hall Primary School

Abbots Hall Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.