The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 397
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 30.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- SHAW PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Head
- Ms Dawn Kimpton (Headteacher)
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
Avon Green, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 423m away
Bonnygate Primary School
Primary · 514m away
Beacon Hill School
Special school · 766m away
Beacon Hill Academy
Academy · 766m away
Somers Heath Primary School
Primary · 782m away
Knightsmead School
Special school · 791m away
Woodacre School
Special school · 830m away
Harris Academy Ockendon
Secondary · 859m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Shaw Primary Academy?
Shaw Primary Academy currently has 397 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shaw Primary Academy take?
Shaw Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shaw Primary Academy?
Shaw Primary Academy is in South Ockendon, RM15 5QJ, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shaw Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Shaw Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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