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Graham James Primary Academy
The Sorrells, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 7ES, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.7 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
459
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 76% recommending the school, though it may be worth noting that only 46 parents shared their views. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
91%
My child makes good progress
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
I'd recommend this school
76%
Progress is communicated
74%
School has high expectations
65%
Good range of extra-curricular
63%
School responds to concerns
57%
School supports development
57%
School keeps me informed
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
White Other5.4%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.52375, 0.44559 · SS17 7ES
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN139613
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Graham James Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Graham James Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Graham James Primary Academy a good school?
Graham James Primary Academy scores 59.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Graham James Primary Academy?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, Graham James Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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