The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Dickson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Orsett, Grays, Essex, RM16 3JR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTreetops Free School
Free school · Grammar · 1.9km away
Orsett Heath Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Treetops School
Special school · 2.1km away
William Edwards School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Deneholm Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Little Thurrock Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Orsett Church of England Primary School?
Orsett Church of England Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orsett Church of England Primary School take?
Orsett Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orsett Church of England Primary School?
Orsett Church of England Primary School is in Grays, RM16 3JR, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orsett Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Orsett Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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