Chadwell St Mary Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 5 to 11

Ofsted: Good

River View, Chadwell St Mary, Grays, RM16 4DHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Chadwell St Mary Primary School is a primary school in Grays for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 2nd of 16 primary schools in Grays. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 May 2019, report published 12 June 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

Pupils are rightly proud of their school. They are happy because they learn in a kind and orderly community. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Staff have very high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning. As a result, pupils have exemplary relationships with each other, and many achieve very well. 'The Chadwell Way' is central to pupils' life at school. Respect, responsibility and resilience are embedded every day. Adults remind pupils about these values regularly. Consequently, pupils understand them and live them. They respect everyone they meet and aim high in all they do. Pupils feel safe here. They know adults care about them. In return, pupils trust and listen to their teachers. They understand this helps to keep them safe as well as to learn. Pupils take advantage of an extensive range of personal development opportunities. The school has thought very carefully about the visits, visitors, clubs and experiences pupils encounter. As a result, pupils have chances to extend their talents and interests. They attend bespoke master classes in a range of subjects. Pupils take on a variety of leadership roles. They enjoy being 'PALS' who support younger pupils and help lunchtimes to run smoothly.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths86%

86%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths21%

21%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

202 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals39.1%

39.1%, 12.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.2%

27.2%, 5.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.4%

9.4%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.9%

5.9%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Chadwell St Mary Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Herringham Primary Academy	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
The Gateway Primary Free School	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	73% met the expected standard
Woodside Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
Tilbury Pioneer Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
Little Thurrock Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Age range: 5 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mr J Lloyd
Phone: 01375843280
Website: chadwellstmary.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: River View, Chadwell St Mary, Grays, RM16 4DH
Local authority: Thurrock
URN: 143149

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.