Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Thurrock 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 58 schools across Thurrock. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Thurrock has 58 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 56 with a published Ofsted inspection, 8 (14%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 91% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Quarry Hill Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Thurrock follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

58
Total schools
8
Outstanding (historic grade)
14%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
70.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
42.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Quarry Hill Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
2. Dilkes Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
3. Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
4. Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
5. Kenningtons Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
6. Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Secondary
 Outstanding 76 View school
7. Grays Convent High School
Secondary
 Good 76 View school
8. West Thurrock Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
9. Giffards Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
10. The Gateway Primary Free School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
11. Aveley Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
12. Shaw Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 71 View school
13. Harris Academy Ockendon
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
14. Lansdowne Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 70 View school
15. Chadwell St Mary Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
16. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 69 View school
17. Herringham Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 68 View school
18. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 67 View school
19. Somers Heath Primary School
Primary
 Good 67 View school
20. Benyon Primary School
Primary
 Good 66 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Thurrock?
There are 58 open primary & secondary schools in Thurrock (closed schools are excluded). 8 of the 56 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Thurrock?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Thurrock is Quarry Hill Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Thurrock?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Thurrock?
Primary and secondary applications in Thurrock are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Thurrock council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.