West Horndon Primary School

About West Horndon Primary School

West Horndon Primary School is a community school in Brentwood, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 173 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

173 / 189 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Thorndon Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3TR

Phone

01277811741

Headteacher

Matthew O'Grady

Website

http://www.westhorndon.essex.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Horndon Primary School?

West Horndon Primary School is a community school in Brentwood, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does West Horndon Primary School have?

West Horndon Primary School has 173 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is West Horndon Primary School's Ofsted rating?

West Horndon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022).

How does West Horndon Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at West Horndon Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is West Horndon Primary School?

West Horndon Primary School is located at Thorndon Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3TR.