West Thurrock Academy
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2022
Pupils come from many different backgrounds and faiths, but see themselves as one big family. They get lots of opportunities to talk and share their ideas with each other, for example through 'talk partners'. Everyone is respectful and wants to listen to what others are saying. Pupils feel happy as their beliefs and opinions are valued. Pupils feel safe as they have an adult at the school they can turn to if they have a worry. They have learned to talk about these worries and identify feelings through 'zones of regulation' training. If any bullying does occur, it is dealt with sensitively. Pupils want to learn. They include each other in their games at lunchtime. They generally behave in a calm and sensible way and know the behaviour system will be applied fairly if anyone does misbehave. Pupils have some clubs to attend, and some trips and visits to go on. However, they would value a wider range of opportunities to explore their interests and talents.
What the school should improve
- A small minority of subjects are taught with limited depth. As a result, pupils do not get the opportunity to extend and deepen their knowledge in those subjects. Leaders need to ensure that pupils learn, in depth, across all areas of the curriculum.
- There is limited range of opportunities for pupils to participate in activities beyond the academic. This limits some pupils' opportunities to pursue interests in some areas, such as art and music, for example. Leaders should broaden provision to ensure that pupils' cultural development is fully catered for.
- A small minority of parents are unhappy with how leaders have communicated with them during a period of leadership transition. As a result, they feel their concerns have not been fully listened to or addressed effectively enough. Leaders need to ensure that they communicate effectively with all parents and take appropriate action to address parents' concerns.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
440 pupils on roll, with places for 420
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
- 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.