The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 701
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- BELMONT CASTLE ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Holly Pottle (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parker Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5YN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Light Christian School
Independent · 973m away
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Primary · 1.2km away
Chafford Hundred Campus Business and Enterprise College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Secondary · 1.2km away
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Primary · 1.2km away
Quarry Hill Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Warren Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Belmont Castle Academy?
Belmont Castle Academy currently has 701 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Belmont Castle Academy take?
Belmont Castle Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Belmont Castle Academy?
Belmont Castle Academy is in Grays, RM17 5YN, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Belmont Castle Academy have a sixth form?
No, Belmont Castle Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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