How many pupils does Purfleet Primary Academy have?

Purfleet Primary Academy has 610 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Purfleet Primary Academy?

The headteacher of Purfleet Primary Academy is Eugene Samuel.

What type of school is Purfleet Primary Academy?

Purfleet Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Purfleet Primary Academy in?

Purfleet Primary Academy is in the Thurrock local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Primary Open

Purfleet Primary Academy

Tank Hill Road, Thurrock, Essex, RM19 1TA

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 17 November 2021). Last inspected 10 March 2026.

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610

Pupils

35.1%

Free school meals

1 April 2013

Opened

About this school

Purfleet Primary Academy is an Academy sponsor led serving primary age pupils, located in Thurrock, Essex. The school has 610 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 17 November 2021). Last inspected 10 March 2026. The Headteacher is Eugene Samuel. The school is administered by Thurrock local authority. It belongs to REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 April 2013.

School details

Head: Eugene Samuel
Trust: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Thurrock
Gender: Mixed
URN: 139380

Contact

01375802700 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Purfleet Primary Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Thurrock). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

65%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

10%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →