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Somers Heath Primary School

Thurrock, RM15 5LXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2021
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 51 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1541 of 13,686 nationally

About Somers Heath Primary School

Somers Heath Primary School in Thurrock is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, currently home to 445 children against a capacity of 498. That leaves a little breathing room, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 117 applications for 51 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2. 29 applicants per spot. Of those, 42 were first-preference choices, all of whom received offers. The school’s intake reflects a notably diverse socioeconomic mix — 30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Headteacher Martin Curtis leads a school that has grown its reputation locally, and the demand signal from admissions data backs that up. With nursery provision on site, it also draws families from the earliest stage, feeding into a primary that Thurrock parents clearly see as a strong option.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFoyle Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock, RM15 5LX
HeadteacherMartin Curtis
Local AuthorityThurrock
Number of Pupils445
Free School Meals (FSM)30.0%
School Capacity445 / 498 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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

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Somers Heath 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.