Belmont Castle Academy
Grays, RM17 5YN · Thurrock · primary school
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32nd of 39 primary schools in Thurrock we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.0/10 against 3,685 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belmont Castle Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 691 pupils against a stated capacity of 660. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Belmont Castle Academy
Overview
Belmont Castle Academy is described as an "exciting and happy place to learn" where pupils feel "safe, valued and supported." The report confirms that the school meets the "expected standard" across all key areas, with safeguarding standards also met.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well" through a "structured approach to learning" that helps them build knowledge securely.
- Leaders have established a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" where bullying is rare and pupils feel ready to learn.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and sequenced well," with teachers demonstrating "secure subject knowledge" and setting high expectations.
- Staff provide effective, individualised support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they can access "high-quality teaching alongside their peers."
- Personal development is "well considered," helping pupils grow into "confident and curious individuals" who understand fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders’ checks on pupil progress are "not precise enough," meaning some pupils develop "gaps in their learning" without early support.
- Leaders do not yet use attendance data to "identify comprehensively trends and patterns in absence," particularly for vulnerable groups.
- Systems for checking practice and evaluating curriculum changes "lack rigour," requiring more robust monitoring to ensure consistent impact.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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