Herringham Primary Academy

About Herringham Primary Academy

Herringham Primary Academy is an academy converter in Grays, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 423 pupils on roll. It is part of GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Thurrock →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

423 / 420 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 May 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

St Mary's Road, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 4JX

Phone

01375489860

Head of School

Sam Otto

Website

www.theglc-herringham.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Herringham Primary Academy?

Herringham Primary Academy is an academy converter in Grays, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Herringham Primary Academy have?

Herringham Primary Academy has 423 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Herringham Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Herringham Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 May 2022).

How does Herringham Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Herringham Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Herringham Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Herringham Primary Academy is part of GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY.

Where is Herringham Primary Academy?

Herringham Primary Academy is located at St Mary's Road, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 4JX.