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Schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames

A town in Thurrock

  • Town
  • 17 schools and nurseries
  • 6,469 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. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Better than England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 76%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Better than England

    Attainment 8: 52.6 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 12%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries176 primary · 2 secondary · 9 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 76%. England 62%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 57%. England 46%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 16%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 12%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames

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 Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames

6 state schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames, best first

Tudor Court Primary School

Grays, RM16 6PL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

59 first choices, 60 offers made

Ready for secondary school73%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 8
Pupils
653
View school Tudor Court Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames

2 state schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames, best first

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Grays, RM16 6SA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

374 first choices, 207 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 6

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
1,435
View school Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Harris Academy Riverside

Purfleet, RM19 1QY · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

148 first choices, 180 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 11
Pupils
1,111
View school Harris Academy Riverside

Nurseries in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames

9 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames

2 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames, by the school's Eduscope score

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Grays, RM16 6SA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

374 first choices, 207 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 6

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
1,435
View school Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Harris Academy Riverside

Purfleet, RM19 1QY · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

148 first choices, 180 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 11
Pupils
1,111
View school Harris Academy Riverside
The map

Every school in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames, 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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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, OutstandingHarris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred, OutstandingPurfleet Primary Academy, Expected standard in every areaWest Thurrock Academy, GoodHarris Primary Academy Mayflower, OutstandingTudor Court Primary School, GoodHarris Academy Riverside, Expected standard or betterWarren Primary School, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side, GoodLittle Treasures Nursery And Pre-School, GoodChafford Hundred Preschool Playgroup, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred, GoodLittle Chestnuts Preschool Limited, OutstandingWoodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames), GoodChafford Tots to Teens Childcare Services Ltd, Needs attention in 5 areasPlay 2 Learn Day Nursery, GoodKidzproof Ltd, Strong standard in every area
  • Outstanding4
  • Good9
  • 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.

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Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames vs England

How good are Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames'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 Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames

Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-ThamesEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Better than England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    76%

    England 62%

    Better than England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    57%

    England 46%

    Better than England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    12%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    16%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding3
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
76% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%65%80%2018201920222023202420252026
57% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
12% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames has 17 schools and nurseries.

There are 29% more pupils than in 2018.

16% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames's state schools each January.

Up 29% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames16%

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 Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames

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How many schools are in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames?

Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames has 17 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 9 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames?

The highest-ranked schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames on Eduscope are Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred, Harris Primary Academy Mayflower. 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 Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 3 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames, 76% 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 Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames is 19.9:1. 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 Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames is 11.9%. 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 Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames?

There are 6,469 pupils enrolled across schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames, with 3,923 in primary and 2,546 in secondary. 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames 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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