The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 610
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 35.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Eugene Samuel
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
Tank Hill Road, Purfleet Primary Academy, Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex, RM19 1TA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Purfleet Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Purfleet Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Purfleet Primary Academy?
Purfleet Primary Academy currently has 610 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Purfleet Primary Academy take?
Purfleet Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Purfleet Primary Academy?
Purfleet Primary Academy is in Purfleet-on-Thames, RM19 1TA, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Purfleet Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Purfleet Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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