Graham James Primary Academy
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Pupils at the Graham James Primary Academy are kind and polite and enjoy their learning. They embrace the school's values of 'caring to learn, learning to care'. They have positive attitudes towards their learning and take pride in the work they produce. Pupils are keen to share ideas and work well together. Early years creates a solid platform for children's later learning to build on. From the start, staff have exceptionally high expectations for children, eager for them to learn and broaden their experiences. Throughout school, pupils live up to these expectations, and many achieve well. The wide range of extra-curricular opportunities help to develop pupils' skills, knowledge and understanding. Pupils behave very well and are keen to impress their teachers. The school places high value on rewards and celebrates pupils' achievements. Leaders and staff encourage and model positive attitudes and behaviour. This helps pupils to develop their character, resilience and independence. Pupils are happy to help others. They support their peers well. The school cares deeply for its pupils. Relationships between staff and pupils are highly positive throughout the school. Pupils trust adults to help them with any concerns that they may have. This makes them feel safe and happy at school.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, some teachers do not use assessment to adjust their teaching and ensure that lessons are ambitious for all pupils. As a result, some pupils miss opportunities to extend their learning. The school should ensure all teachers consistently check pupils' understanding to offer clear and direct feedback and provide appropriate tasks and activities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
461 pupils on roll, with places for 480
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
- 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.