Herringham Primary Academy

About Herringham Primary Academy

Herringham Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Thurrock community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 423 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Herringham Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sam Otto, it falls under Thurrock local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11216th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 39 in Thurrock.

Herringham Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 36 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.

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

On-site facilities at Herringham Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Library, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cricket, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Thurrock, Herringham Primary Academy 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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