The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (132% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 554
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rhys Latham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Garron Lane, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDilkes Primary School
Primary · Very close
Beacon Hill School
Special school · 489m away
Beacon Hill Academy
Academy · 489m away
Woodacre School
Special school · 525m away
Somers Heath Primary School
Primary · 582m away
Knightsmead School
Special school · 588m away
Harris Academy Ockendon
Secondary · 655m away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 721m away
Questions parents ask
What is Dilkes Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dilkes Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dilkes Academy?
Dilkes Academy currently has 554 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dilkes Academy take?
Dilkes Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dilkes Academy?
Dilkes Academy is in South Ockendon, RM15 5JQ, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dilkes Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dilkes Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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