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Deneholm Primary School

Deneholm Primary School

Thurrock, RM16 2SSPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

421

Pupils

3.3x

Demand

About Deneholm Primary School

Deneholm Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Thurrock community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Deneholm Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Roxanne Mills, it falls under Thurrock local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8456th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 39 in Thurrock.

Deneholm Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 32 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Deneholm Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Eco Club, Coding and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Thurrock, Deneholm Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCulford Road, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 2SS
HeadteacherRoxanne Mills
Local AuthorityThurrock
Number of Pupils421
Free School Meals (FSM)20.2%
School Capacity421 / 420 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)

8456th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 62%

918th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 57%

28th of 39

In Thurrock

Top 72%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

58%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:68%
Higher:14%
Writing
Expected:80%
Higher:12%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:71%
Higher:10%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -25%

'22/23

83%

'23/24

58%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Facilities

8
GymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersAthleticsCricketTennisSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubEco ClubCodingFilm ClubScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

32

Applications

105

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

31 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Deneholm Primary School

Deneholm 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.

Contact Information

01375373405deneholm.org.uk/

Culford Road, Grays

Thurrock, RM16 2SS

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Culford Road, Grays

Thurrock, RM16 2SS

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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