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Graham James Primary Academy

The Sorrells, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7ES
Part of: GRAHAM JAMES PRIMARY ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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Graham James Primary Academy
Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7ES
459 Pupils
480 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
17.60% FSM %
235 Boys
224 Girls
About Graham James Primary Academy

Graham James Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Thurrock, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 459 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Petra Back.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Thurrock or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Thurrock
Region East of England
Administrative District Thurrock
Parliamentary Constituency South Basildon and East Thurrock
Ward Stanford East and Corringham Town
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor GRAHAM JAMES PRIMARY ACADEMY
Opened 01-05-2013
UKPRN 10041349
URN 139613
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Petra Back Accounting Officer 13/05/2013 — N/A
Mr Bradley Lane Chair of Trustees 01/05/2013 26/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Beverley Burgess Chief Financial Officer 01/05/2013 — N/A
Mr Harry French Member 14/06/2021 — Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bradley Lane Member 01/05/2013 — Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Smith Member 08/10/2025 — Appointed by GB/board
Mr Leslie Turner Member 14/06/2021 — Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Petra Back Trustee 13/05/2013 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael Bearman Trustee 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Choudhury Trustee 25/11/2025 24/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mr John Crowhurst Trustee 27/03/2023 26/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Annaliese Day Trustee 11/03/2019 11/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Arthur Bugler Primary School
0.33 km • Stanford-le-Hope
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Abbots Hall Primary School
0.37 km • Stanford-le-Hope
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Giffards Primary School
0.52 km • Stanford-le-Hope
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Mossbourne Port Side Academy
1.02 km • Stanford-le-Hope
Other
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
1.09 km • Stanford-le-Hope
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
1.44 km • Stanford-le-Hope
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Frequently Asked Questions
Graham James Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock.
Graham James Primary Academy has 459 pupils, with a capacity of 480.
Graham James Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Graham James Primary Academy is Mrs Petra Back.
Graham James Primary Academy is at The Sorrells, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7ES, in the Thurrock local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Graham James Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Graham James Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Petra Back
The Sorrells, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7ES
01375675889
www.grahamjamesacademy.co.uk/
Location
SS17 7ES  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139613
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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