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Schools in Chadwell St Mary

A town in Thurrock

  • Town
  • 9 schools and nurseries
  • 2,116 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Chadwell St Mary at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker attendance

How Chadwell St Mary's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries93 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1174%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths56%Attainment 8 50.0, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary39%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Chadwell St Mary

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Chadwell St Mary primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Chadwell St Mary

3 mainstream schools in Chadwell St Mary, best first

The Gateway Primary Free School

Grays, RM16 4LU · Primary · Ages 0 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

41 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1173%

England 62%

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
459
Pupils per teacher
15.7
View school The Gateway Primary Free School

Chadwell St Mary Primary School

Grays, RM16 4DH · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

25 first choices, 28 offers made

Met the standard at 1186%

England 62%

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
202
Pupils per teacher
23.0
View school Chadwell St Mary Primary School

Herringham Primary Academy

Grays, RM16 4JX · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

47 first choices, 49 offers made

Met the standard at 1168%

England 62%

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
425
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school Herringham Primary Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Chadwell St Mary

1 mainstream schools in Chadwell St Mary, best first

The Gateway Academy

Grays, RM16 4LU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

234 first choices, 208 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.0

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
1,030
Pupils per teacher
13.9
View school The Gateway Academy

Nurseries in Chadwell St Mary

5 in Chadwell St Mary, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 5 nurseries
The map

Every school in Chadwell St Mary, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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The Gateway Academy, GoodThe Gateway Primary Free School, Good or betterHerringham Primary Academy, GoodChadwell St Mary Primary School, GoodChadwell St Mary Day Nursery Ltd, GoodPlay Studio Montessori Nurseries, GoodThurrocks Little LearnersGrowing Little ChampionsTurners Retreat Early Years and Childhood Services
  • Good5
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Chadwell St Mary school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

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Chadwell St Mary vs England

How good are Chadwell St Mary's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Chadwell St Mary

Chadwell St MaryEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    74%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    56%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    39%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Chadwell St Mary in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
74% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%45%70%2018201920222023202420252026
56% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Chadwell St Mary has 9 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% more pupils than in 2018.

39% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Chadwell St Mary's state schools each January.

Up 2% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Chadwell St Mary39%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Chadwell St Mary

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How many schools are in Chadwell St Mary?

Chadwell St Mary has 9 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Chadwell St Mary?

The highest-ranked schools in Chadwell St Mary on Eduscope are The Gateway Primary Free School, Chadwell St Mary Primary School, The Gateway Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Chadwell St Mary are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Chadwell St Mary hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Chadwell St Mary perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Chadwell St Mary, 74% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Chadwell St Mary?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Chadwell St Mary is 15.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Chadwell St Mary schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Chadwell St Mary is 22.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Chadwell St Mary?

There are 2,116 pupils enrolled across schools in Chadwell St Mary, with 1,086 in primary and 1,030 in secondary. 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Chadwell St Mary?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in Chadwell St Mary by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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