The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 22.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Samantha Oxley (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tyssen Place, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Benyon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Benyon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Benyon Primary School?
Benyon Primary School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benyon Primary School take?
Benyon Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benyon Primary School?
Benyon Primary School is in South Ockendon, RM15 6PG, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benyon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Benyon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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