Orsett Church of England Primary School

About Orsett Church of England Primary School

Orsett Church of England Primary School was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s leadership and management were judged Outstanding, which is a strong indicator of direction and quality. On the key academic metric for primary schools, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments. This is below the Thurrock local authority average of 67%, placing the school 32nd out of 39 similar schools in the area. While the combined figure is lower than the local norm, individual subject results tell a more nuanced story: 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in writing, and 74% in maths, both solid figures. Reading was the weakest area at 67% expected, though the average reading score of 104 is in line with national expectations.

Looking more closely at the data, the proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 15%, which is broadly in line with national averages for this measure. In individual subjects, 22% of pupils reached the higher standard in reading, maths and writing respectively, showing consistency across the curriculum. The school’s average maths score of 103 and reading score of 104 are both close to the national benchmark of 100, suggesting that most pupils are working at an age-appropriate level. The school does not publish progress scores for reading, writing or maths, so it is not possible to compare how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom half of all primary schools on the combined expected standard measure, sitting at the 67th percentile.

Orsett Church of England Primary is a smaller than average primary with 205 pupils against a capacity of 218, and it is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 65 applications for 29 places, with 27 first-preference offers made from 33 first-preference applications. The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school, library, gymnasium, art studios and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports provision includes swimming, football, netball, cross country and dance, while clubs cover coding, choir and drama. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, and physical disability. For families seeking a faith-based primary with strong leadership and a broad set of facilities, Orsett offers a clear option, though the below-average combined SATs results mean it may not suit those prioritising top-tier academic outcomes above all else.

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