Best Primary Schools in Thurrock 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 39 schools across Thurrock. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

70.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

42.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥈	Quarry Hill Academy Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
🥉	Dilkes Academy Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
4.	Giffards Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
5.	Kenningtons Primary Academy Primary	Good	69	View school
6.	Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
7.	West Thurrock Academy Primary	Good	67	View school
8.	Lansdowne Primary Academy Primary	Good	66	View school
9.	The Gateway Primary Free School Primary	Good	65	View school
10.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
11.	Shaw Primary Academy Primary	Good	63	View school
12.	Chadwell St Mary Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
13.	Tudor Court Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
14.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
15.	St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
16.	Benyon Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
17.	Arthur Bugler Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
18.	Somers Heath Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
19.	Graham James Primary Academy Primary	Good	62	View school
20.	Warren Primary School Primary	Good	61	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Thurrock?

There are 39 primary schools in Thurrock, of which 4 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Thurrock?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Thurrock is Harris Primary Academy Mayflower. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Thurrock?

Primary and secondary school applications in Thurrock are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Thurrock council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Thurrock?

10% of primary schools in Thurrock are rated Outstanding and 82% are rated Good. 84.5% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.