Orsett Church of England Primary School, Grays
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making learning enjoyable and accessible for all pupils. Teachers create exciting lessons - such as engaging science experiments - while providing prompt, careful support for those who need extra help. With its strong Christian values of honesty, respect and perseverance, the school fosters positive relationships where pupils feel proud, valued and ready to learn.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is exceptionally well-led with carefully planned, engaging activities that develop children's communication and language skills
- Pupils achieve in line with national expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, with effective support for those needing extra help
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and concerns are taken seriously
- Effective behaviour management with clear routines that pupils follow consistently
- Inclusive approach with prompt identification of additional needs and tailored support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged learners
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes don't link new learning to what pupils already know, which can limit deepening of understanding in some subjects
- Staff don't always identify and correct writing mistakes quickly enough, causing some pupils to repeat errors
- Not all parents feel consistently well-informed about the school's priorities for improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Arts, music, sport
Orsett Church of England Primary School is a village primary school where pupils enjoy learning and feel proud to be part of the community. The school provides effective education grounded in Christian values, with strong early years provision and good achievement across key subjects.
At a Glance
5.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 79%. Maths has improved from 74% to 79%. Writing has improved from 78% to 83%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
202 pupils
218 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Grays
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Grays
Admissions Demand - Thurrock
Places available
2,559
Applications
2,223
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Thurrock (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.97642%
Overall absence
10.38251%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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