Beacon Hill Academy

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Beacon Hill Academy is a special school in South Ockendon for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 March 2012, report published 30 March 2012

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 February 2025

Staff at this school wholly understand and embody the school's motto: 'achievement has no boundaries'. They leave no stone unturned to ensure that every pupil, no matter how complex their needs, makes as much progress as they can. Staff know the needs of their pupils in real detail. They design the curriculum to precisely meet these needs. As a result, pupils make exceptional progress from their starting points. Pupils relish attending school. Staff work tenaciously to ensure pupils communicate their choices, needs and feelings clearly. This gives pupils a genuine voice in their provision. Consequently, pupils trust staff fully and engage enthusiastically in the stimulating activities provided for them. Pupils learn about the diverse world around them. They learn about religious festivals. Pupils visit a local museum to learn about the history of migration. The school works with prestigious cultural providers to introduce pupils to opera and ballet. The school is ambitious about what pupils can achieve in their lives beyond school. Staff ensure that pupils are exceptionally well prepared for adulthood. Pupils learn self-care skills such as brushing their teeth and learning how to cook. Pupils develop their self- confidence and resilience when they take part in activities such as work experience and visiting local shops.

Pupil numbers and mix

77 pupils on roll, with places for 75

Eligible for free school meals26%

26%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.6%

15.6%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.5%

6.5%, 8.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan93.5%

93.5%, 87.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Beacon Hill Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Corbets Tey School2 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Treetops School4 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 3.0
Treetops Free School4 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Woodside Academy5 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
The Bridge5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 24.3

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BEACON HILL ACADEMY
Age range
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Sue Hewitt
Address
Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AY
Local authority
Thurrock
URN
138736

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.