Stifford Clays Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Thurrock. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Stifford Clays Primary School.

Grays, RM162ST Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
11 October 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Whitmore Avenue
Stifford Clays
Grays, RM162ST
Phone
1375373866
Website
stiffordclays.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141877
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Whitmore Avenue, Stifford Clays, Grays, RM16 2ST
Website
https://stiffordclays.org.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
742 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
666
Free School Meals
23.8% (159 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
71.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.5 (4.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
67
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
666 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow"

Respect Honesty Positivity Determination Receptiveness

Extracurriculars

Clubs

netball football cookery board games rugby choir ICT art

Sports

netball football rugby

Curriculum Highlights

Reading sits at the heart of the curriculum. Phonics and early reading taught with Read Write Inc (EYFS and Year 1). Mathematics taught with Abacus Maths with revision and over-learning to reach expected standards; additional resources like Classroom Secrets used to extend reasoning. English delivered with Read, Write Inc Literacy and Language; Nelson used for guided reading to develop retrieval, inference and word meaning; reading fluency and comprehension developed. Foundation subjects taught through Plan Bee; other subjects use RE Today Services, Jigsaw, La Jolie Ronde, Switched on Computing, Charanga, PE Passport. Trips, visiting experts and wide range of clubs and activities; instrumental music lessons available (guitar, woodwind, piano or drums) paid for by parents.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Extended School offers a breakfast and after school club. The clubs are structured so that children develop their education and social, emotional selves.

SEND Provision

Stifford Clays Primary School supports children with learning, social or physical difficulties by working with individuals and their families to provide appropriate support to help them make their best progress.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions for September 2026 open 1 November 2025 and close 15 January 2026 via Thurrock Council. All reception pupils start in September. There has been an increase in planned admission numbers (PAN) to 96 for years 3–5 for the 2024-25 academic year. Admission policies and processes are managed through Thurrock Council; nursery admissions are handled via the school with separate application processes and published Nursery admissions information. Appeals are handled by the local authority. For further details see the Admissions Policy documents.

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