Schools across Thurrock
Local authority · 58 schools across 9 towns
58
39 primary · 14 secondary
31,239
97% capacity used
17
5 outstanding · 12 good
32,164
925 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
76.7%
KS2 Maths
76.9%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
845 spare places
Secondary Schools
17 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
16.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
55
2024/25
Absence trend across Thurrock schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
48%
Plans Issued
288
Assessment Requests
666
Tribunal Cases
14
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
36
Lodged
(1.3%)
28
Heard
5
Successful
(18%)
Primary (infant classes)
23
Lodged
(0.9%)
19
Heard
1
Successful
(5%)
Secondary
88
Lodged
(3.2%)
81
Heard
9
Successful
(11%)
Total
124
Lodged
(2.2%)
109
Heard
14
Successful
(13%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.