The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- WEST THURROCK ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Sam Proctor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Schoolfield Road, Grays, Essex, RM20 3HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChafford Hundred Campus Business and Enterprise College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Secondary · 1.1km away
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Primary · 1.1km away
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Primary · 1.1km away
Warren Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Belmont Castle Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Aveley Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Thurrock Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Thurrock Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Thurrock Academy?
West Thurrock Academy currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Thurrock Academy take?
West Thurrock Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Thurrock Academy?
West Thurrock Academy is in Grays, RM20 3HR, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Thurrock Academy have a sixth form?
No, West Thurrock Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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