Lansdowne Primary Academy

About Lansdowne Primary Academy

Lansdowne Primary Academy in Thurrock is a large state primary with 693 pupils on roll, operating just below its capacity of 734 places. The school serves a community with significant socio-economic diversity, reflected in its 48. 2 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals — a figure well above the national average and a clear indicator of the challenges the school navigates. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 105 applications for 72 total places, with 71 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1. 46 suggests a school that local families actively choose, even in a competitive primary market. The school offers nursery provision for children from age three, and its mixed, non-religious character means it draws from a broad catchment. Headteacher Dan George leads a setting where the pupil count has remained high relative to capacity, and the combination of high FSM and oversubscription paints a picture of a school that is both inclusive and in demand.

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