Is Stifford Clays Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 11th of 39 primary schools in Thurrock. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Stifford Clays Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 66% of pupils at Stifford Clays Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Stifford Clays Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Stifford Clays Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Stifford Clays Primary School

Whitmore Avenue, Stifford Clays, Grays, RM16 2ST

Local ranking11th of 39 primary schools in Thurrock

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

742

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 66.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 58.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 88

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 653
Boys: 323 (53%)
Girls: 283 (47%)
Capacity: 742 (82% full)
SEND: 14.9%
FSM Eligible: 26.3%
EAL: 22.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.0%
SEN Support: 8.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 27.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,697/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 60.5%
White Other: 10.8%
Black African: 7.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 5.1%
Asian Pakistani: 3.7%
Asian Indian: 2.9%
Asian Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%

60.5%

White British

10.8%

White Other

7.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

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Whitmore Avenue

Grays, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 141877
UKPRN: 10049039
Establishment No.: 2009
Trust: SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED

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