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Schools in Stanford-le-Hope

A town in Thurrock

  • Town
  • 19 schools and nurseries
  • 5,552 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

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

Stanford-le-Hope at a glance

Behind England on primary inspections

How Stanford-le-Hope's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries197 primary · 3 secondary · 9 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better80%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1165%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths43%Attainment 8 43.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary18%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Stanford-le-Hope

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 Stanford-le-Hope primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Stanford-le-Hope

7 mainstream schools in Stanford-le-Hope, best first

Graham James Primary Academy

Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7ES · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

73 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1167%

England 62%

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
461
Pupils per teacher
23.1
View school Graham James Primary Academy

Giffards Primary School

Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7TG · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

62 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
4.4%
Pupils
412
Pupils per teacher
23.1
View school Giffards Primary School

Abbots Hall Primary School

Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7BW · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

90 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
437
Pupils per teacher
23.1
View school Abbots Hall Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Stanford-le-Hope

3 mainstream schools in Stanford-le-Hope, best first

St Clere's School

Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0NW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results below the England average.

288 first choices, 236 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
1,460
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school St Clere's School

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy

Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8JT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Inadequate

Results close to the England average.

87 first choices, 126 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.5

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
859
Pupils per teacher
15.2
View school Mossbourne Fobbing Academy

Mossbourne Port Side Academy

Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0NS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results below the England average.

43 first choices, 85 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.0

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
443
Pupils per teacher
12.2
View school Mossbourne Port Side Academy

Nurseries in Stanford-le-Hope

9 in Stanford-le-Hope, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Stanford-le-Hope

2 in Stanford-le-Hope, by the school's Eduscope score

St Clere's School

Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0NW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results below the England average.

288 first choices, 236 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
1,460
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school St Clere's School

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy

Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8JT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Inadequate

Results close to the England average.

87 first choices, 126 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.5

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
859
Pupils per teacher
15.2
View school Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
The map

Every school in Stanford-le-Hope, 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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St Clere's School, Good in every areaStanford-Le-Hope Primary School, GoodAbbots Hall Primary School, Good or betterGraham James Primary Academy, Good or betterMossbourne Herd Lane Academy, GoodGiffards Primary School, GoodArthur Bugler Primary School, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Requires improvementMossbourne Fobbing Academy, InadequateMossbourne Port Side Academy, Requires improvementLittle Chestnuts Preschool, OutstandingLittle Bunnies Nursery, GoodTreasure Children Forever Pre-school, OutstandingGoldcrest Day Nursery Ltd, GoodEast Thurrock Kids Club, GoodRose Buddies Childcare Ltd, GoodSt Marys Pre-School, Expected standard or betterCJ's Little PicklesSparkling Angels Day Nursery and Preschool
  • Outstanding2
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet6
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 Stanford-le-Hope school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Stanford-le-Hope's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Stanford-le-Hope vs England

How good are Stanford-le-Hope'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 Stanford-le-Hope

Stanford-le-HopeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    80%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    0 of the 2 with a grade.

    0%

    England 93%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    65%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    43%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    17%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    18%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 7 schools that have one.

57%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate1

How it has changed

Stanford-le-Hope in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
65% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%40%50%2018201920222023202420252026
43% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Stanford-le-Hope has 19 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% fewer pupils than in 2018.

18% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Stanford-le-Hope's state schools each January.

Down 4% since 2018.

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.

Stanford-le-Hope18%

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 Stanford-le-Hope

How many schools are in Stanford-le-Hope?

Stanford-le-Hope has 19 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 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 Stanford-le-Hope?

The highest-ranked schools in Stanford-le-Hope on Eduscope are Graham James Primary Academy, Giffards Primary School, Abbots Hall Primary School. 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 Stanford-le-Hope are rated Good or Outstanding?

57% of inspected schools in Stanford-le-Hope hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope, 65% 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 Stanford-le-Hope?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Stanford-le-Hope is 18.5:1. 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 Stanford-le-Hope schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Stanford-le-Hope is 17.2%. 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 Stanford-le-Hope?

There are 5,552 pupils enrolled across schools in Stanford-le-Hope, with 2,790 in primary and 2,762 in secondary. 20.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Stanford-le-Hope?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in Stanford-le-Hope 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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