Somers Heath Primary School

About Somers Heath Primary School

Somers Heath Primary School is an academy converter in South Ockendon, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 445 pupils on roll. It is part of CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Thurrock →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

445 / 498 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

Foyle Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock, RM15 5LX

Phone

01708853397

Headteacher

Martin Curtis

Website

www.somersheathprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Somers Heath Primary School?

Somers Heath Primary School is an academy converter in South Ockendon, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Somers Heath Primary School have?

Somers Heath Primary School has 445 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Somers Heath Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

81% of pupils at Somers Heath Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Somers Heath Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Somers Heath Primary School is part of CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Somers Heath Primary School?

Somers Heath Primary School is located at Foyle Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock, RM15 5LX.