Teaching in Thurrock

Realise your potential in Thurrock's schools.

Our schools

We have 40 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 2 special schools. These are made up of council-maintained schools, academies and free schools.

Our schools have high standards:

• 80% of our secondary schools are rated 'good' or better
• the majority of our primary schools are rated 'outstanding' and 'good'
• our schools work with many different organisations including the Royal Opera House, giving our children a full and varied curriculum

Location, location, location

Thurrock offers many opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Discover:

• living and working close to London but without London prices or traffic
• an area of rolling countryside mixed with urban facilities that gives a great lifestyle
• a place with a variety of schools where the best support and training is guaranteed

Find out all about the advantages of living and working in Thurrock.