The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- KENNINGTONS PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Jo Sawtell-Haynes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Tamar Drive, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4NB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrmiston Park Academy
Secondary · 347m away
Aveley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Dilkes Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Dilkes Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodacre School
Special school · 1.8km away
Beacon Hill School
Special school · 1.9km away
Beacon Hill Academy
Academy · 1.9km away
Knightsmead School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kenningtons Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kenningtons Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kenningtons Primary Academy?
Kenningtons Primary Academy currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kenningtons Primary Academy take?
Kenningtons Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kenningtons Primary Academy?
Kenningtons Primary Academy is in South Ockendon, RM15 4NB, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kenningtons Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kenningtons Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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