Somers Heath Primary School
South Ockendon, RM15 5LX · Thurrock · primary school
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27th 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 — 8.8/10 against 2,483 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| 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.
Somers Heath Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Gardening, TT Rockstars, and Drawing Clubs. Sports include Multi Sports, Curling, Athletics, and Cricket. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 pupils against a stated capacity of 498. 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 day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Somers Heath Primary School
Overview
Somers Heath Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils are "well prepared for the next stage of their education" and achieve outcomes above national averages. The report highlights a "broad and ambitious" curriculum, strong personal development, and a positive culture where pupils feel safe and valued. While most areas meet the expected standard, personal development is rated at a strong standard.
Strengths
- Personal development is a "strong standard," with a programme covering relationships, online safety, and finance, supported by external agencies.
- Pupils demonstrate "calm and respectful" behaviour, with bullying being "rare" due to effective staff management and high expectations.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," ensuring pupils build knowledge over time and access enrichment activities like "Brazil Day."
- Inclusion is effective, with leaders ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "do not miss out" through adapted plans and interventions.
- Parents are "supportive of the work of the school" and value the positive relationships staff build with pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils receive enough teaching and practice to become "fluent and accurate with their handwriting," as current teaching is not consistently effective.
- Leaders should further develop the graduated approach for special educational needs so that targets are "specific" and staff know when they have been achieved.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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