West Thurrock Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Schoolfield Road, Grays, RM20 3HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

West Thurrock Academy is a primary school in Grays for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 4th of 16 primary schools in Grays. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 July 2022, report published 22 September 2022

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%

83%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 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

440 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals24.5%

24.5%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31.6%

31.6%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.9%

15.9%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.3%

7.3%, 1.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near West Thurrock Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	76% met the expected standard
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	85% met the expected standard
Warren Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	69% met the expected standard
Belmont Castle Academy	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard	69% met the expected standard
Aveley Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	81% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: WEST THURROCK ACADEMY
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Sam Proctor
Phone: 01708866743
Website: westthurrockacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Schoolfield Road, Grays, RM20 3HR
Local authority: Thurrock
URN: 139991

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.