School profile

The Light Christian School

Other independent school · Grays, RM17 5DF

Inadequate

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Good
Requires improvement
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The Light Christian School Ofsted rating

Ofsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026

Area360 rating
Inadequate
Inclusion
Needs attention
Curriculum and teaching
Urgent improvement
Achievement
Needs attention
Attendance and behaviour
Strong standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Needs attention
Leadership and governance
Urgent improvement
Early years
Urgent improvement
Safeguarding
Met

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 11
Pupils23
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Afolabi Joseph
Local authorityThurrock
Opened10 Feb 2025
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 151319.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils23
Girls11
Boys12
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.2
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The Light Christian School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryThames Park Secondary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.4 miPrimaryQuarry Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
0.4 miSecondaryGrays Convent High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryBelmont Castle AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryThameside Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miSecondaryThe Hathaway AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.9 miPrimaryLittle Thurrock Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.1 miPrimaryTudor Court Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miPrimaryDeneholm Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about The Light Christian School

What is The Light Christian School's Ofsted rating?

The Light Christian School is rated Inadequate, last inspected on 3 Feb 2026. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.

How many pupils attend The Light Christian School?

The Light Christian School has 23 pupils aged 3 to 11.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.