Graham James Primary Academy

About Graham James Primary Academy

Graham James Primary Academy is an academy converter in Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 459 pupils on roll. It is part of GRAHAM JAMES PRIMARY ACADEMY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Thurrock →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

459 / 480 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 April 2025

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

The Sorrells, Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, SS17 7ES

Phone

01375675889

Headteacher

Petra Back

Website

www.grahamjamesacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Graham James Primary Academy?

Graham James Primary Academy is an academy converter in Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Graham James Primary Academy have?

Graham James Primary Academy has 459 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

67% of pupils at Graham James Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Graham James Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Graham James Primary Academy is part of GRAHAM JAMES PRIMARY ACADEMY.

Where is Graham James Primary Academy?

Graham James Primary Academy is located at The Sorrells, Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, SS17 7ES.