Best primary schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames (2026)
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred, in the top 12% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 75%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 12% in England |
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames |
77% | 76% | 10% | No rating | |
2 Top 17% in England |
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames |
77% | 85% | 11% | No rating | |
3 Top 25% in England |
West Thurrock Academy Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames |
70% | 83% | 17% | Good | |
4 Top 28% in England |
Tudor Court Primary School Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames |
70% | 73% | 12% | Good | |
5 Top 37% in England |
Purfleet Primary Academy Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames |
66% | 65% | 10% | Report card | |
6 Top 39% in England |
Warren Primary School Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames |
66% | 69% | 8% | Good |
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What is the best primary school in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames?
On exam results over the last three years, Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is the top-ranked primary school in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames, in the top 12% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.