Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy
Herd Lane, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 9BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mossbourne Herd Lane 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 6th of 8 primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 November 2016, report published 6 January 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
From the time they start Nursery to the time they leave, pupils enjoy learning at school. When children enter the Nursery classroom, they engage in activities straight away. This is also true for older pupils. They like their lessons because they are 'challenging' and 'fun'. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who are part of the specially resourced provision for pupils with speech and language needs are thriving. They get the right support at the right time. Pupils with SEND take part in all lessons. Typically, pupils behave well. They respond well to staff's high expectations. During the inspection, pupils gave words of encouragement to each other as they queued patiently to go onstage for their Christmas performance. Pupils report that such behaviour is frequent. They say pupils are mostly kind and supportive. When bullying happens, pupils trust staff to 'nip it in the bud'. Pupils feel safe at school. While there have been a few incidents of extreme behaviour at school, staff respond rapidly. Contrary to some parents' views, these incidents are few and far between. Pupils access a range of opportunities to broaden their horizons. They perform to public audiences, fundraise and donate food to the local food bank. Pupils learn to play several musical instruments, including the violin.
What the school should improve
- Some parents are not supportive of the work of the school. They feel frustrated by the frequent changes in staffing. Some have perceptions that pupils do not behave as well as they should and that leaders do not communicate effectively. Leaders should review their methods of communication so that parents are better informed, supportive and engaged with the school.
- The school's chosen therapeutic approach to managing complex behaviour is new. As yet, not all staff are confident in its delivery. Leaders should ensure that all staff are well supported to cater for pupils with complex behavioural needs so these pupils learn well in their lessons.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
440 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giffards Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Graham James Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Arthur Bugler Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Abbots Hall Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karina Garrick
- Phone
- 01375672157
- Address
- Herd Lane, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 9BH
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- URN
- 140013
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.