Dilkes Academy
Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dilkes Academy is a primary school in South Ockendon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 2nd of 8 primary schools in South Ockendon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 April 2023, report published 21 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
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. Pupils show a great deal of self-confidence when talking to adults. Pupils learn a broad, rich and deep curriculum. They respond exceptionally well to the high expectations that all staff have. Pupils are active participants in lessons. They have developed resilience, and they understand that they learn more when there is a challenge. Bullying is rare. However, if it does happen, pupils know that teachers will help them to stop it. Pupils are happy and safe. They care for each other and show this by being kind and respectful. Pupils have lovely manners and listen carefully to each other's opinions. Older pupils are responsible role models to younger pupils. Pupils enjoy all their responsibilities - for instance, being mental health champions. They can attend a wide range of extra-curricular clubs. Pupils also learn to be aspirational and consider a wide range of options for possible careers. For instance, some pupils want to be structural engineers or computer programmers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
554 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Dilkes Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somers Heath Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Shaw Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Bonnygate Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Aveley Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Rhys Latham
- Phone
- 01708852128
- Address
- Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JQ
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- URN
- 139104
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.