Ofsted school ratings in Thurrock
In Thurrock (East of England), 19 of 24 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 79.2%. That is 8.0 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 79.2%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 16
- Requires improvement
- 4
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 24
- rank 128/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Thurrock (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Thurrock | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 12.5% |
| Good | 16 | 66.7% |
| Requires improvement | 4 | 16.7% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 4.2% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Thurrock
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 92.9% |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Special | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Thurrock are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 19 of 24 graded state-funded schools in Thurrock hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 79.2%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Thurrock have?
- Thurrock has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 16 rated Good, out of 24 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Thurrock?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Thurrock, and 4 rated Requires improvement, out of 24 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Thurrock?
- By phase in Thurrock: 92.9% of 14 primary schools; 55.6% of 9 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Thurrock compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Thurrock ranks 128 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 79.2% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.