The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 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
- 445
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 30%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Curtis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Foyle Drive, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKnightsmead School
Special school · Very close
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 363m away
Dilkes Primary School
Primary · 582m away
Dilkes Academy
Primary · 582m away
Shaw Primary Academy
Primary · 782m away
Beacon Hill School
Special school · 850m away
Beacon Hill Academy
Academy · 850m away
Woodacre School
Special school · 919m away
Questions parents ask
Is Somers Heath Primary School a selective school?
No. Somers Heath Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Somers Heath Primary School?
Somers Heath Primary School currently has 445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Somers Heath Primary School take?
Somers Heath Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Somers Heath Primary School?
Somers Heath Primary School is in South Ockendon, RM15 5LX, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Somers Heath Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Somers Heath Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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