Tilbury Pioneer Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

456 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals39.9%

39.9%, 13.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.4%

20.4%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.9%

14.9%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.7%

5.7%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: theglc-pioneer.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.