The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 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
- 462
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Head
- Mrs Clare Hall (Head of School)
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
Dickens Avenue, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOA - Thurrock
Academy · 909m away
The Gateway Primary Free School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lansdowne Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lansdowne Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Gateway Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Chadwell St Mary Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Herringham Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tilbury Pioneer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tilbury Pioneer Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tilbury Pioneer Academy?
Tilbury Pioneer Academy currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tilbury Pioneer Academy take?
Tilbury Pioneer Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tilbury Pioneer Academy?
Tilbury Pioneer Academy is in Tilbury, RM18 8HJ, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tilbury Pioneer Academy have a sixth form?
No, Tilbury Pioneer Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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