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Arthur Bugler Primary School

Thurrock, SS17 7BQPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
#9,699
of 13,686 nationally

About Arthur Bugler Primary School

Arthur Bugler Primary School in Thurrock is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has capacity for 420 pupils and currently houses 413, so it is running very close to full. Demand is high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 189 applications for just 49 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.86. Of those applicants, 43 put it as their first preference, and 42 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.3%, which is worth noting in the context of the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting a slightly more affluent intake than the national picture. The school has no religious character and does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, so it is a straightforward primary option for families in the Thurrock area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSt James Avenue East, Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, SS17 7BQ
HeadteacherLisa Glandfield
Local AuthorityThurrock
Number of Pupils413
Free School Meals (FSM)14.3%
School Capacity413 / 420 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 6 Apr 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSensory RoomLibraryForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballRoundersCross CountryGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningBook ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Arthur Bugler 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.