West Thurrock Academy is a primary school in Grays, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
West Thurrock Academy currently has around 452 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 24.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.1%. african pupils make up about 23% , followed by other white at 17.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Schoolfield Road, Grays, RM20 3HR |
| Website: | http://www.westthurrockacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01708866743 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Thurrock |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Sam Proctor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139991 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/07/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 452 |
| Number of Boys: | 232 |
| Number of Girls: | 220 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.10% | 136 |
| African | 23.00% | 104 |
| Other White | 17.90% | 81 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.20% | 19 |
| Other Black | 3.80% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 3.50% | 16 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thurrock Primary School Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chafford Hundred Primary School Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chafford Hundred Campus Business and Enterprise College Chafford Hundred Campus , Mayflower Road RM16 6SA | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's RC School Fulbrook Lane , RM15 5JY | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.