Aveley Primary School
Stifford Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Aveley Primary School is a primary school in South Ockendon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in South Ockendon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 June 2023, report published 27 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 June 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They are able to learn in a friendly and calm environment. Pupils know adults want them to succeed and care about their well- being. Pupils take care when presenting their work and writing about the things they have learned. They are proud of their achievements. Pupils are clear about the high expectations adults have for behaviour and learning. Pupils live up to these expectations well and try hard to achieve their best. They listen politely to their teachers and each other. Pupils play happily with their friends at breaktimes. They enjoy using the wide range of equipment available for them to play with. Pupils are safe in school. They understand the school rules and behave well. They know bullying can happen. They also know that there are a lot of adults who they can talk to if anything worries them. Pupils are confident that adults will help to sort out any problems. Pupils represent the school as school councillors, 'planet saviours' as members of the eco council, or mental health champions. They take these responsibilities seriously. Pupils feel involved in school life and the decisions that leaders take to improve the school further.
What the school should improve
- Leaders are updating their curriculum planning in a small number of subjects. These subjects do not yet contain all the important knowledge that pupils need to know and remember, including relevant vocabulary. Pupils have gaps in knowledge in these subjects. Leaders must ensure that in all subjects the essential knowledge and vocabulary that pupils need to know and remember are clearly identified. Teachers then need to check that pupils have secured this knowledge well before moving on to new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
425 pupils on roll, with places for 446
Schools near Aveley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenningtons Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Somers Heath Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Dilkes Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Shaw Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sinead Viner
- Phone
- 01708847777
- Address
- Stifford Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4AA
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- URN
- 146818
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.