Little Thurrock Primary School, Grays

In its own words: "The education of all the children at Little Thurrock 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: "Welcome to Little Thurrock Primary School. As a school, we are committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for your child in a safe, secure, and friendly community environment. As part of our commitment to raising standards, we are excited to deliver a bespoke curriculum linked to the full statutory national curriculum."

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Little Thurrock Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% 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 (79% in reading, 75% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Little Thurrock Primary School as their first choice and 199 named it as one of their preferences, for 75 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Little Thurrock Primary School are St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 78% maths); Deneholm Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 78% maths); Quarry Hill Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 97% maths); and Woodside Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 83% maths).

Little Thurrock Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Little Thurrock Primary School is one of 12 schools run by Osborne Co-Operative Academy Trust, an academy trust.

16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 25.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (46%), Asian (17%) and Black (8%).

The nearest railway station is Grays Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Oak (westbound), 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 346 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Thurrock (163), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Little Thurrock Primary School issued 23 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Little Thurrock Primary School are Grays Convent High School (0.5 miles), The Hathaway Academy (0.6 miles), Orsett Heath Academy (0.6 miles) and Thames Park Secondary School (1.2 miles).