The Robert Drake Primary School
Benfleet, SS7 3HT · Essex · primary school
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64th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 8.5/10 against 4,217 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| 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.
The Robert Drake Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 313 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 curriculum support pupils who reach the expected standard but not the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils during the transition from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about The Robert Drake Primary School
Overview
The report describes The Robert Drake Primary School as a "happy and friendly place to learn" where pupils "enjoy their lessons and achieve well." Leaders have developed a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that builds on prior knowledge, supported by staff who foster "warm relationships" and a culture of kindness.
Strengths
- Pupils value the "warm relationships" with teachers, which helps them feel safe and know "there is always someone to speak to if they have worries."
- The school implements an "effective phonics programme" starting in Reception, helping most pupils become "confident readers" through well-matched books.
- Pupils behave well, creating a "calm atmosphere" and treating each other with "kindness and respect" in line with the school’s ethos.
- Staff provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receiving "relevant training" to help them learn the curriculum.
- Pupils show responsibility in leadership roles, such as "Eco-warriors" working to improve the school’s environment.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, including phonics, teachers do not always identify gaps in pupils’ learning, meaning activities do not always build effectively on what pupils already know.
- The school needs to ensure staff check effectively what pupils know and can do in all subjects to inform planning and teaching.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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