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Orsett Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Grays · RM16 3JR

Ages 5–11 · 202 pupils · Thurrock

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

56%

Overall absence

5.0%

Admissions demand

1.33 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)56%
Higher standard (RWM)15%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.9%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
183

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.33 · Competitive

1st preferences

40

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
74
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

202 pupils · 218 places

Pupils on roll
202
Boys / girls
110 / 92
School capacity
218
Capacity fill
202 / 218 (93%)
Free school meals
5.9%
FSM pupils
12
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chelmsford
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of Chelmsford
Headteacher
Mr James Dickson

Location

Address
School Lane, Orsett
Postcode
RM16 3JR
Town
Grays
County
Essex
Local authority
Thurrock
District
Thurrock
Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Grays, Thurrock, 202 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 5.9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chelmsford.

Open schools in Grays
26
Primary schools in Grays
16
Academies among open schools in Grays
77% (20)
Open schools in RM16
17
Primary in RM16
11
Open schools in Thurrock LA
58
Primary in Thurrock LA
39

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GraysNear RM16

  • Woodside Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Grays · RM16 2GJ · Thurrock

    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM18.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

  • Deneholm Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Grays · RM16 2SS · Thurrock

    Ages 4–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM17.4%
    • Demand0.88

    1.6 miles away

  • Herringham Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Grays · RM16 4JX · Thurrock

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM43.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

  • Stifford Clays Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Grays · RM16 2ST · Thurrock

    Ages 2–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM22.9%
    • Demand0.97

    1.8 miles away

  • Chadwell St Mary Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Grays · RM16 4DH · Thurrock

    Ages 5–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM39.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 miles away

  • Little Thurrock Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Grays · RM17 5SW · Thurrock

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM17.1%
    • Demand0.86

    1.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Dickson
Telephone
01375891383
Website
www.orsettprimary.co.uk

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