The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Head
- Mrs Sam Otto (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Mary's Road, Chadwell St Mary, Grays, Essex, RM16 4JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChadwell St Mary Primary School
Primary · 523m away
The Gateway Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
The Gateway Primary Free School
Primary · 1.3km away
Treetops Free School
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Treetops School
Special school · 1.4km away
Orsett Heath Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Tilbury Pioneer Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Herringham Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Herringham Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Herringham Primary Academy?
Herringham Primary Academy currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Herringham Primary Academy take?
Herringham Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Herringham Primary Academy?
Herringham Primary Academy is in Grays, RM16 4JX, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Herringham Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Herringham Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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