Beacon Hill Academy
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
Schools near Beacon Hill Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbets Tey School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Treetops School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 3.0 |
| Treetops Free School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Woodside Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| The Bridge | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 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
- Phone
- 01708852006
- 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.