Giffards Primary School

About Giffards Primary School

Giffards 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 409 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Giffards Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nichola Haslam-Davis, it falls under Thurrock local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1773rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 39 in Thurrock.

Giffards Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 53 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Giffards Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Thurrock, Giffards 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.

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