Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School
Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8LR · Thurrock · primary school
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30th of 39 primary schools in Thurrock we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.6/10 nationally. 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison places the school at 3.0 out of 10, what specific strategies are being used to raise attainment in reading and writing? How does the current pupil-to-place ratio affect the availability of spaces in the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "warm and welcoming school" where pupils feel a "strong sense of belonging" and live by the values of the school and trust. Leaders have established an "ambitious" curriculum that is "appropriately ordered," enabling pupils to achieve well across subjects while developing confidence and independence.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "respect and consideration" towards others, fostering a "strong community feel" where older pupils act as positive role models.
- The curriculum clearly identifies "important knowledge and vocabulary," with mathematics teaching praised for using precise checks to adapt instruction and secure understanding.
- Early years provision is effective, with staff using "thoughtful questions" to probe understanding and helping children develop a "love of stories and reading."
- The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early, providing specific resources to help them access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff appreciate opportunities to develop subject knowledge and value support for managing workload and well-being, contributing to a positive culture.
Areas to improve
- In subjects where the curriculum is new, checks on pupils’ understanding are "less embedded" and not always used to adapt teaching, meaning pupils sometimes move on before securing knowledge.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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
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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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