Dilkes Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · South Ockendon, Thurrock
Dilkes Academy is a primary school in South Ockendon, Thurrock for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 19 April 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JQ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Thurrock
- Pupils on roll
- 554 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 15.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 19 April 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils attend this school happily and with pride.”
- “They are highly motivated and enjoy the opportunities they get to celebrate the success of others.”
- “Pupils work well with each other, both in groups and in pairs, and carefully listen to each other’s views.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 June 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 86% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 87 first-preference applications, 60 offers in total, 60 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Thurrock.
- Somers Heath Primary School 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 0.4 mi School remains Good
- Shaw Primary Academy 0.6 mi Not judged
- Bonnygate Primary School 0.7 mi School remains Good
- Aveley Primary School 0.9 mi Good
- Kenningtons Primary Academy 0.9 mi Not judged
- Benyon Primary School 1.4 mi School remains Good
- Warren Primary School 1.6 mi School remains Good