Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy
Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 9BH · Thurrock · primary school
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35th 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 — 3.9/10 against 3,141 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, 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 (3.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 440 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available for children interested in the arts?
What Ofsted said about Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy
Overview
Ortu Corringham Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning through ‘challenging’ and ‘fun’ lessons. Despite recent staffing changes that have unsettled some parents, leaders have stabilised the school and ensured an ambitious, well-resourced curriculum. Pupils behave well, feel safe, and receive effective support, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils engage immediately in activities and thrive, with those having speech and language needs receiving timely, effective support.
- Staff possess good subject knowledge and use clear explanations to help pupils understand complex information, such as simplifying fractions.
- Reading is central to the curriculum; children learn phonics quickly, and staff match books to sounds to ensure success.
- Leaders foster pupil independence through roles in the school council and eco council, alongside a wide variety of personal development experiences.
- Governors support and challenge leaders effectively, while trust leaders monitor staff workload and well-being closely.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review communication methods to better inform and engage parents who feel frustrated by staffing changes and perceive behaviour issues.
- Leaders must ensure all staff are well supported to deliver the new therapeutic approach for managing complex behavioural needs confidently.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing their roles well and leaders working closely with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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