Arthur Bugler Primary School, Stanford-le-Hope
Arthur Bugler Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Stanford-le-Hope, part of Osborne Co-Operative Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 8 schools in Stanford-le-Hope with published results, and 10,901st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Thurrock (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Arthur Bugler Primary School in detail
Arthur Bugler Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The education of all the children at Arthur Bugler Primary School is a joint venture involving children, staff , governors and the community. Working together ensures that provision for the children is highly effective and the very best."
From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to our school. Arthur Bugler Primary is a friendly community school where the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust core values of: Self-help, Self-Responsibility, Democracy, Solidarity, Equity and Equality are upheld, and every child is valued, nurtured, and given the opportunity to develop as an individual."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Arthur Bugler Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Thurrock and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 68% in maths).
Getting a place at Arthur Bugler Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 64 families put Arthur Bugler Primary School as their first choice and 206 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 13 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Arthur Bugler Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Arthur Bugler Primary School are Abbots Hall Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 83% maths); Graham James Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 78% maths); Giffards Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 86% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 81% reading, 71% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Arthur Bugler Primary School.
Abbots Hall Primary SchoolGraham James Primary AcademyGiffards Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The trust
Arthur Bugler Primary School is one of 12 schools run by Osborne Co-Operative Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Arthur Bugler Primary School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%), Mixed (8%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 66 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 37 (9.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Arthur Bugler Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 10 places, 9 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbotts Drive (e-bound), 210 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Arthur Bugler Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Arthur Bugler Primary School are Mossbourne Port Side Academy (0.5 miles), Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (0.8 miles) and St Clere's School (1.3 miles).
Mossbourne Port Side AcademyMossbourne Fobbing AcademySt Clere's School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Arthur Bugler creates a welcoming, calm environment where pupils are proud to be part of the school community. Teachers use creative approaches to make learning engaging, and the school is highly inclusive, ensuring pupils with additional needs are encouraged to aim high. Beyond the classroom, pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities that connect them with their community and help them develop key life skills.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are polite, friendly and have highly positive attitudes to learning and school life
- Teachers explain new learning clearly and bring subjects to life in creative ways
- The school identifies pupils with SEND quickly and adapts the curriculum so most learn alongside their peers
- High-quality reading instruction from early years through key stage 2 helps pupils become fluent readers
- Well-planned curriculum teaches pupils about healthy lifestyles, relationships, online safety and promotes diversity
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' checks on pupils' learning are occasionally not effective enough, meaning some gaps and misconceptions go undetected and slow progress
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Singing at local care home, visiting the mayor's office, fundraising for local foodbank, summer festival showcasing musical talents, national writing competition
Arthur Bugler Primary School has successfully maintained the standards from its previous good inspection. The school has navigated significant challenges, including building closures due to RAAC, while continuing to provide pupils with rich learning experiences and a calm, inclusive environment.
At a Glance
15.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
94 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 66% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Arthur Bugler Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Arthur Bugler Primary School.
- Premier - Stanford Le Hope HubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Camp Epic Graham James320m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Arthur Bugler Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Arthur Bugler Primary School is in Thurrock; for families living there:
- Thurrock's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy
- How to apply: apply for school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Thurrock is 12 (the median across 58 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Arthur Bugler Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
420 places
5 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stanford-le-Hope
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stanford-le-Hope
Across Thurrock council
Places available
2,543
Applications
2,192
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across Thurrock council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
66
SEN Support
37
EHC Plans
25.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Arthur Bugler Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 10 places, 9 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
406
Total Pupils
219
Boys
187
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
22.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,086
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,123
Per pupil
£2309k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
8.5%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Arthur Bugler Primary School
Questions parents ask about Arthur Bugler Primary School
What are SATs results like at Arthur Bugler Primary School?
Of the pupils at Arthur Bugler Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 66% did so in maths.
What is Arthur Bugler Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Arthur Bugler Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Arthur Bugler Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Arthur Bugler Primary School is oversubscribed, Thurrock allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Arthur Bugler Primary School?
Arthur Bugler Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Arthur Bugler Primary School?
Classes at Arthur Bugler Primary School average 26.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Arthur Bugler Primary School?
Arthur Bugler Primary School has around 406 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Arthur Bugler Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Arthur Bugler Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 10 places, 9 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Arthur Bugler Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Arthur Bugler Primary School in 2024/25. 8.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Arthur Bugler Primary School?
Apply through Thurrock's coordinated admissions process, naming Arthur Bugler Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Arthur Bugler Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier - Stanford Le Hope Hub (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Arthur Bugler Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Thurrock is 12 (the median across 58 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Arthur Bugler Primary School?
Arthur Bugler Primary School is at St James Avenue East, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 7BQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)