Stifford Clays Primary School
88%
Capacity
653
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Stifford Clays Primary School
Stifford Clays Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Thurrock community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 653 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 742 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Stifford Clays Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jack Lloyd, it falls under Thurrock local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4018th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 39 in Thurrock.
Stifford Clays Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 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, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stifford Clays Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Dance, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Thurrock, Stifford Clays 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitmore Avenue, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 2ST |
| Headteacher | Jack Lloyd |
| Local Authority | Thurrock |
| Number of Pupils | 653 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.1% |
| School Capacity | 653 / 742 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
4018th of 13,686
Nationally
418th of 1,612
In East of England
17th of 39
In Thurrock
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
117
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whitmore Avenue, Grays
Thurrock, RM16 2ST
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