Abbots Hall Primary School
Abbotts Drive, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Abbots Hall Primary School is a primary school in Stanford-le-Hope for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 April 2025, report published 8 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils thrive at this happy and welcoming school. The nurturing relationships between staff and pupils shine through. As a result, pupils feel happy and safe here. Pupils are proud of their school and display the 'Abbots Hall core values' of confidence, resilience, courage, respect, compassion and responsibility. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy their learning. They strive to meet the high expectation and ambition that the school has set for their achievement. Across the curriculum, many pupils achieve well. Pupils behave well. They are considerate and polite. Rewards, such as tokens given for upholding the school's values, encourage good behaviour. They motivate pupils to adhere to the school's rules. Throughout the school, there is a calm and purposeful atmosphere. The provision for pupils' wider development is a strength. Pupils take pleasure in the varied opportunities on offer, such as art and crafts, dance and sports. These activities develop pupils' interests and talents exceptionally well. Parents and carers are delighted with the safe and nurturing environment that the school provides. Comments such as 'they truly value every child' and 'the school has such a warm and positive atmosphere' were typical.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, the tasks that pupils are given to complete are not appropriately adapted to the needs of the pupils. This means some pupils do not achieve as well as they could and can develop misconceptions and gaps in their understanding. The school should ensure that teachers provide pupils with appropriately adapted tasks so that they can build on prior learning and secure their skills and knowledge effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
437 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Abbots Hall Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Bugler Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Graham James Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Giffards Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 61% met the expected standard |
| Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ABBOTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jack Arnold
- Phone
- 01375673188
- Address
- Abbotts Drive, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7BW
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- URN
- 139605
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.