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West Thurrock Academy

Thurrock, RM20 3HRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
56 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#5,601
of 13,686 nationally

About West Thurrock Academy

West Thurrock Academy sits squarely in the middle of the pack for primary schools in Thurrock, with 67% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 — exactly matching the local authority average. That places it 22nd out of 39 primary schools in the borough, a solidly mid-table position. The school’s overall Ofsted rating of Good, awarded in 2022, is consistent with this picture of dependable, unflashy performance. Its previous inspection, back in 2010, also rated the school Good overall, so there’s a clear track record of maintaining a decent standard. What stands out is that the school is significantly oversubscribed — 148 applications for 60 places in 2025/26, with 55 first-preference offers from 56 first-preference applications — suggesting local families see it as a reliable choice, even if it doesn’t top the league tables.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchoolfield Road, Grays, Thurrock, RM20 3HR
HeadteacherSam Proctor
Local AuthorityThurrock
Number of Pupils452
Free School Meals (FSM)24.8%
School Capacity452 / 420 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Thurrock Academy

West Thurrock Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.