Herringham Primary Academy is a academy converter serving families in Grays and the wider Thurrock area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 423 pupils on roll with space for 420, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 18 May 2022, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.