West Thurrock Academy

A good academy converter school in Thurrock. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Thurrock Academy.

Grays, RM203HR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 July 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Schoolfield Road
Grays, RM203HR
Phone
1708866743
Website
westthurrockacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139991
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Schoolfield Road, Grays, RM20 3HR
Website
http://www.westthurrockacademy.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WEST THURROCK ACADEMY
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
458
Free School Meals
28.3% (130 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.9 (3.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 104.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
458 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Ready Safe

Follow Thurrock Agreed Syllabus (RE Today). Children explore Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as Humanist worldviews.

Head Teacher's Message

West Thurrock Academy presents an inclusive, welcoming environment with spaces for emotional regulation (soft room, sensory pods) and a broad, ambitious curriculum. It emphasizes family partnership, mental health support, and extra-curricular opportunities such as an Activity Passport and Lion Badge Programme to develop well-rounded, independent learners.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dodgeball Reading Yoga/Wellbeing Badminton Indoor Games Science Drawing Computing Lego Cheerleading

Sports

Dodgeball Badminton Cheerleading

Facilities

Large hall used for PE, assemblies and meals Multiple outdoor learning areas Well-sized field Spaces to support emotional regulation including a soft room and sensory pods Learning environments tailored for children requiring pre-formal or semi-formal approaches within a mainstream setting

Curriculum Highlights

Follow National Curriculum for English and Mathematics with progression of knowledge and skills Science taught through Cornerstones Curriculum Phonics using Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised in Reception and Year 1 (nursery foundations extended) Reading: daily guided reading, fluency sessions and story time Foundation subjects taught with high-quality schemes and adapted tasks Computing via Purple Mash Computing Curriculum with online safety lessons Spanish taught in Key Stage 2 using Language Angels RSHE curriculum supported by Cambridgeshire PSHE Service Religious Education following Thurrock Agreed Syllabus (RE Today) Music delivered by Thurrock Music Services with Charanga support; singing assemblies; ukulele in LKS2; two-handed keyboard in UKS2

Admissions Criteria

Admissions comply with the school’s admissions code 2012 and relevant legislation. Nursery intake 2025: 52 places; children must have reached their third birthday by 31 August 2025. Reception intake 2025: 60 places. Oversubscription criteria (in order): Looked After Children; Catchment area siblings; Catchment area children; Non-catchment area siblings; Non-catchment area children. In-year admissions handled by Thurrock Admissions. Appeals process via Essex County Council.

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