Lansdowne Primary Academy
Tilbury, RM18 7QB · Thurrock · primary school
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9th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 1,189 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lansdowne Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit the Sea Life Centre and the Gruffalo Trail, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 667 pupils against a stated capacity of 734. 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
How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching routines? What specific support is provided for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Lansdowne Primary Academy
Overview
Lansdowne Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils are “incredibly well prepared for their next stages” and “love coming to school.” The report highlights a “calm, purposeful and highly positive attitude” permeating the school, driven by consistent routines and high expectations. Leaders have successfully embedded a culture where pupils are at the heart of all activities, resulting in strong achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils make “impressive progress through the curriculum,” with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieving “particularly well.”
- Attendance is low and improving, supported by staff who are “tenacious in providing the bespoke support families need.”
- Pupils behave with “integrity,” bullying is “rare,” and they treat each other with respect within a predictable, supportive environment.
- Staff are “experts in how to teach,” using precise checks to adapt the curriculum and close knowledge gaps swiftly.
- The early years provision is “high-quality,” with staff using “thoughtful and well-considered questions” to develop children’s vocabulary and confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure their plans to “refine the way they quality assure and monitor the impact of their work” enables them to further enhance the high-quality offer across all areas.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns being actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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