The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 456
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ROBUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Emma Dawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingston Primary School
Primary · 657m away
The Deanes
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Robert Drake Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The King John School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Kents Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Appleton School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thundersley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thundersley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thundersley Primary School?
Thundersley Primary School currently has 456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thundersley Primary School take?
Thundersley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thundersley Primary School?
Thundersley Primary School is in Benfleet, SS7 3PT, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thundersley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thundersley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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