The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE ROBERT DRAKE PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Penny Coe Mrs Natalie Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Church Road, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingston Primary School
Primary · 625m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Thundersley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Kents Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Appleton School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Glenwood School
Special school · 1.3km away
Jotmans Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Robert Drake Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Robert Drake Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Robert Drake Primary School?
The Robert Drake Primary School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Robert Drake Primary School take?
The Robert Drake Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Robert Drake Primary School?
The Robert Drake Primary School is in Benfleet, SS7 3HT, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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