West Thurrock Academy Catchment Area
West Thurrock Academy is a academy converter primary school in Grays, Thurrock , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 452 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
452
Pupils
420
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
West Thurrock Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Thurrock Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Thurrock. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Thurrock before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Thurrock catchment area documents →West Thurrock Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Schoolfield Road, Grays, RM20 3HR
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139991
Other Primary Schools in Grays
If West Thurrock Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grays are the next closest alternatives.
The Gateway Primary Free School Catchment Area
Free schools · RM16 4LU
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Catchment Area
Academy converter · RM16 6SA
Thameside Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RM17 6EF
Herringham Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · RM16 4JX
Belmont Castle Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · RM17 5YN
Woodside Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · RM16 2GJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Thurrock Academy
Is West Thurrock Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — West Thurrock Academy currently has 452 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Thurrock Academy? ▾
Admission to West Thurrock Academy is managed by Thurrock. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does West Thurrock Academy cover? ▾
West Thurrock Academy is a primary school in Grays, Thurrock, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Thurrock Academy? ▾
West Thurrock Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.