Deneholm Primary School
Grays, RM16 2SS · Thurrock · primary school
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24th 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 — 5.7/10 against 3,893 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Deneholm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.7 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 374 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With 46 places currently spare, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new starters? Since the 2023 inspection, what specific steps have been taken to support reading progress? How does the school structure its day to support pupils who need extra help with maths?
What Ofsted said about Deneholm Primary School
Overview
Deneholm Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as “confident, happy and proud.” The inspection confirms that students achieve well overall, benefiting from a broad curriculum and strong relationships built on “trust and respect.”
Strengths
- Pupils respond well to staff’s “high expectations” and understand the importance of “working hard and trying their best.”
- The school places a “high priority on early reading,” ensuring older pupils who find reading harder receive extra help to become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Children in the early years quickly learn necessary routines, while skilled staff help them develop “language and communication skills.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified accurately” and are supported to achieve well, often learning the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school prioritises pupils’ “broader development” through a well-organised programme for social and emotional growth, including clubs and trips.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum plans do not “accurately identify the language teachers need to use,” and some tasks do not help pupils learn important subject knowledge.
- Staff do not consistently teach “subject-specific language” or plan focused tasks to help pupils become “subject experts.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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