Herringham Primary Academy

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address St Mary's Road
Chadwell St Mary
Grays
Essex
RM16 4JX
Phone 01375489860
Reference Number 138962

Herringham Primary Academy has demonstrated considerable improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good across all key areas including the quality of education, behaviour, and personal development. The school's positive ethos fosters respect and kindness among pupils, who enjoy learning and feel safe. Leaders have high expectations and have made significant strides in curriculum development, ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs, are well supported. The school also effectively prioritizes personal development through various extracurricular opportunities and sports.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 423
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.9%
Girls: 46.1%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 42.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 22.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 28.2
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 27
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 25 26 51
2 32 28 60
3 33 27 60
4 29 31 60
5 32 28 60
6 30 25 55

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 50.4%
African 13%
White, Other 10.2%
Pakistani 5%
Indian 4%
Mixed, Other 3.3%
White & Black (African) 2.1%
Asian, Other 1.9%
White & Asian 1.7%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.2%
Caribbean 0.9%
Chinese 0.2%
Unclassified 0.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 18 May 2022
Date Report
18 May 2022 School inspection:
17 Jul 2018 Full inspection:
03 Mar 2015 Full inspection:
02 Nov 2012 Academy conversion letter
26 Jan 2012 Full inspection:
Previously as Herringham Primary School
26 Jan 2012 Full inspection:
20 Oct 2009 Monitoring visit
20 Oct 2009 Monitoring visit
14 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
14 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
08 Nov 2004 Full inspection
08 Nov 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate a respectful and kind attitude towards each other and adults.
  • Leaders at all levels maintain high expectations and continue to improve the curriculum.
  • Teachers implement the curriculum effectively, catering to all pupils, including those with SEND.
  • The early reading curriculum is well planned, aiding quick progression into reading.
  • Pupils engage actively and confidently in their learning and discussions.
  • Strong support for mental health and well-being from staff.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some historic gaps remain in pupils' learning in a few subjects.
  • The curriculum needs adaptation to better meet the diverse needs of all pupils in certain subjects.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 68%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 11%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105
Maths 106

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -2.4
Writing 0
Maths -1.3

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 25 0
Third Preference 8 0
From another Local Authority 1 1

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