Dilkes Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths86%

86%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths19%

19%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

554 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals15.7%

15.7%, 10.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language35.4%

35.4%, 13.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7%

7%, 7.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.1%

5.1%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: dilkesacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.