Best Schools in Thurrock
134 schools in Thurrock
Key Facts
- Thurrock is home to 134 schools, with 96.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Thurrock outperform the national average, with 65.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Thurrock see 50.2% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, and a Progress 8 score of 0.15, above the national average of 0.00.
- In Thurrock, the pupil-teacher ratio is 24.17 in primary schools and 18.35 in secondary schools, with 25.9% of primary pupils eligible for free school meals.
Top Nurseries in Thurrock
76 nurseries in Thurrock
Top Primary Schools in Thurrock
45 primary schools in Thurrock
Somers Heath Primary School
South Ockendon, RM15 5LX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence5.9%
Pupils445
P/T Ratio29.2
Dilkes Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
South Ockendon, RM15 5JQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence4.4%
Pupils554
P/T Ratio26.3
Top Secondary Schools in Thurrock
13 secondary schools in Thurrock
MP
Mossbourne Port Side Academy
Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 0NS
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils582
HA
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Ofsted
Outstanding
Grays, RM16 6SA
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8+1.04
Attainment 861.1
Eng+Maths89%
Pupils1,379
HA
Harris Academy Ockendon
Ofsted
Outstanding
South Ockendon, RM15 5AY
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.46
Attainment 852.6
Eng+Maths78%
Pupils1,420
Orsett Heath Academy
Ofsted
Good
Grays, RM16 4DG
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils564
Top Independent Schools in Thurrock
2 independent schools in Thurrock
Frequently Asked Questions
Thurrock has 134 schools, including 45 primary schools, 13 secondary schools, 76 nurseries, 2 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.10 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,930 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.