Schools in Stanford-le-Hope
One of Thurrock's longest-established communities, Stanford-le-Hope has grown from an ancient Essex parish into a residential town of around 30,000 people on the borough's southern flank. Horndon-on-the-Hill sits further along the ridge.
Stanford-le-Hope's central streets and Corringham to the northwest together form the main catchment belt, drawing families competing for primary school places across both communities. Fobbing, the historic hilltop village immediately north, carries a school-competitive character of its own among parents prioritising the area's state options. The town lies some 24 miles east of central London, and c2c rail services from Stanford-le-Hope station reach Fenchurch Street in around 50 minutes.
8
Primary
schools
3
Secondary
schools
Area Performance
Stanford-le-Hope schools rank in the top 56% of England
Across 11 primary and secondary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 6.62/10, -0.74 vs England.
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Distribution across all Stanford-le-Hope schools
Stanford-le-Hope vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 56%
Across all ranked Stanford-le-Hope schools
Primary schools: 8 schools (state + independent)
top 52% of 14,978
top 52% of 14,978
Secondary schools: 3 schools (state + independent)
top 84% of 3,861
top 84% of 3,861
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Stanford-le-Hope
1 Secondary School
2026
Stanford-le-Hope
Top 2 Sixth Forms
2026
Stanford-le-Hope
Local directory
School profiles in Stanford-le-Hope
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