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.

Thurrock has 39 primary schools, of which 4 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 34 rated Good — 97% of primary schools in Thurrock are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Quarry Hill Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Thurrock follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

39
Total schools
4
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
70.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
42.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Quarry Hill Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥈 Dilkes Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
🥉 Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
4. Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
5. Chadwell St Mary Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
6. West Thurrock Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
7. Somers Heath Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
8. Aveley Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
9. Benyon Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Giffards Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
11. Lansdowne Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
12. Woodside Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
13. Tudor Court Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
14. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
15. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
16. Belmont Castle Academy
Primary
 Good 75 View school
17. Orsett Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
18. Warren Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
19. Herringham Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
20. Tilbury Pioneer Academy
Primary
 Good 74 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 Quarry Hill Academy. 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 87% 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.