Thameside Primary School
Grays, RM17 6EF · Thurrock · primary school
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39th 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 — 2.5/10 against 2,338 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thameside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 844 pupils against a stated capacity of 860. 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 16 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? Since the expected standard is 45.0% versus the national 64%, what specific interventions are used for pupils who are not meeting targets? How does the school support transition for children moving from this primary setting to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Thameside Primary School
Overview
Thameside Primary School provides a high-quality education within a "calm and caring environment" where pupils enjoy learning. The report highlights an "ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum" that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those new to English. Leaders and staff work effectively together, fostering positive relationships and high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils learn in a supportive setting where they understand the importance of being "kind, trustworthy and reliable" and feel safe.
- The curriculum is taught in the "right order," with staff carefully teaching new vocabulary and checking for retention.
- Provision for pupils with SEND is a "strength," with leaders developing a "very wide range of support" that is regularly reviewed.
- Early years provision gives children a "positive start," helping them develop resilience, confidence, and readiness for Year 1.
- Staff prioritise attendance and work closely with families to ensure pupils attend school regularly.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the curriculum is "consistently implemented" so that all pupils make the progress they are capable of.
- Staff need to correct "important misconceptions" and provide the best work to help pupils remember key knowledge, as inconsistencies currently hinder some learning.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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