West Thurrock Academy, Grays
West Thurrock Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Grays. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 16 schools in Grays with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Thurrock (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
West Thurrock Academy in detail
West Thurrock Academy in its own words
In its own words: "West Thurrock Academy have a dedicated and enthusiastic team of governors who support the strategic development of the school. Representatives come from several groups which include parents and staff."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to begin by thanking you for considering West Thurrock Academy as a potential partner in supporting your family and shaping your child’s happiness, safety and future success. At West Thurrock Academy, we approach our work with passion, empathy and a strong determination to provide the very best for every child."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at West Thurrock Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Thurrock and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 72% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at West Thurrock Academy
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put West Thurrock Academy as their first choice and 93 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at West Thurrock Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to West Thurrock Academy are Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 88% maths); Harris Primary Academy Mayflower (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 93% maths); Warren Primary School (1.1 miles, 84% reading, 82% maths); and Belmont Castle Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 82% maths).
West Thurrock Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Harris Primary Academy Chafford HundredHarris Primary Academy MayflowerWarren Primary SchoolBelmont Castle Academy
Who goes there
31.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (29%), Black (27%) and Asian (13%).
In 2026, 70 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 32 (7.3%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chafford Hundred Rail Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Rookery (westbound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 284 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Thurrock (163), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, West Thurrock Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to West Thurrock Academy are Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (0.7 miles) and Harris Academy Riverside (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
24.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with West Thurrock Academy
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to West Thurrock Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. West Thurrock Academy 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
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
421 pupils
450 places
29 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Grays
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Grays
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
70
SEN Support
32
EHC Plans
23.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
440
Total Pupils
231
Boys
209
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,179
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,371
Per pupil
£2542k
Total funding
£167k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
11.4%
Persistent absence
386
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
West Thurrock Academy
Questions parents ask about West Thurrock Academy
What are SATs results like at West Thurrock Academy?
Of the pupils at West Thurrock Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is West Thurrock Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Thurrock Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2022.
What is the catchment area for West Thurrock Academy?
No fixed boundary. When West Thurrock Academy is oversubscribed, Thurrock allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at West Thurrock Academy?
West Thurrock Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 450 places.
How big are the classes at West Thurrock Academy?
Classes at West Thurrock Academy average 29.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to West Thurrock Academy?
West Thurrock Academy has around 440 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at West Thurrock Academy?
4.5% of sessions were missed at West Thurrock Academy in 2024/25. 11.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Thurrock Academy?
Apply through Thurrock's coordinated admissions process, naming West Thurrock Academy 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.
How many road collisions happen near West Thurrock Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 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 West Thurrock Academy?
West Thurrock Academy is at Schoolfield Road, Grays, Essex, RM20 3HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)