Graham James Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding

The Sorrells, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Graham James Primary Academy is a primary school in Stanford-le-Hope for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 2nd 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 1 April 2025, report published 18 May 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

461 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals14.3%

14.3%, 12.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10%

10%, 11.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.6%

15.6%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Graham James Primary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Arthur Bugler Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard
Abbots Hall Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	66% met the expected standard
Giffards Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	78% met the expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	61% met the expected standard
Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: GRAHAM JAMES PRIMARY ACADEMY
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Petra Back
Phone: 01375675889
Website: grahamjamesacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: The Sorrells, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7ES
Local authority: Thurrock
URN: 139613

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.