Tilbury Pioneer Academy
Dickens Avenue, Tilbury, RM18 8HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tilbury Pioneer Academy is a primary school in Tilbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 22nd of 39 primary schools in Thurrock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 April 2017, report published 9 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2022
Pupils at Tilbury Pioneer Academy are kind and supportive of each other. This makes school a place where they feel happy and safe. Pupils know and understand leaders' five core values. In line with the value 'aspirations', pupils proudly 'rise and shine' in lessons where they stand and share an answer or an idea. Such respectful routines mean many pupils listen and learn from their teacher and peers. Pupils clearly link current learning to previous learning. This helps them to remember more over time. Pupils follow the school's anti-bullying 'pioneer pledge' because staff regularly reiterate its importance. Pupils know what to do if they or others experience bullying. As a result, bullying happens rarely. It is resolved quickly when it occurs. Pupils access a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. Many pupils benefit from the caring approach at breakfast club and holiday school. School trips broaden pupils' horizons. Examples include watching a Shakespeare play at a local theatre and taking part in an inter-school poetry competition. Another core value is 'responsibility', and pupils showcase this in their leadership roles. The digital leaders, mental health champions and head pupils all work hard to make the school even better.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils find it difficult to apply the ambitious vocabulary and discrete knowledge they learn about spelling, punctuation and grammar to their writing. As a result, pupils' achievement in writing is not as strong as their achievement in reading, mathematics and the wider curriculum. Leaders should guide teachers to ensure all pupils have frequent and appropriate opportunities to write, including sharp use of assessment to inform teaching and address any shortcomings in pupils' writing.
- Leaders recognise that some pupils are often absent from school. Being absent means that pupils have gaps in their knowledge, despite teachers' best efforts to mitigate this through additional support. Though attendance is improving, leaders should continue to evaluate their systems, ensuring there are swift, demonstrable improvements to pupils' attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
456 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Tilbury Pioneer Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Free School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Herringham Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Hall
- Phone
- 01375488420
- Address
- Dickens Avenue, Tilbury, RM18 8HJ
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- URN
- 140832
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.