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Schools in South Ockendon

A town in Thurrock

  • Town
  • 15 schools and nurseries
  • 3,971 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

South Ockendon at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How South Ockendon's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries156 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1177%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths47%Attainment 8 47.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary22%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in South Ockendon

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All South Ockendon primary schools

Top Primary Schools in South Ockendon

6 mainstream schools in South Ockendon, best first

Dilkes Academy

South Ockendon, RM15 5JQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

87 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1186%

England 62%

Days missed
4.3%
Pupils
554
Pupils per teacher
23.1
View school Dilkes Academy

Somers Heath Primary School

South Ockendon, RM15 5LX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

37 first choices, 46 offers made

Met the standard at 1181%

England 62%

Days missed
5.6%
Pupils
415
Pupils per teacher
27.2
View school Somers Heath Primary School

Shaw Primary Academy

South Ockendon, RM15 5QJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

29 first choices, 32 offers made

Met the standard at 1182%

England 62%

Days missed
6.7%
Pupils
391
Pupils per teacher
20.8
View school Shaw Primary Academy
See all 7 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in South Ockendon

1 mainstream schools in South Ockendon, best first

Harris Academy Ockendon

South Ockendon, RM15 5AY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results close to the England average.

265 first choices, 236 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.2%
Pupils
1,440
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Harris Academy Ockendon
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in South Ockendon

7 in South Ockendon, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 7 nurseries

Sixth Forms in South Ockendon

2 in South Ockendon, by the school's Eduscope score

Harris Academy Ockendon

South Ockendon, RM15 5AY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results close to the England average.

265 first choices, 236 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.2%
Pupils
1,440
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Harris Academy Ockendon

Beacon Hill Academy

South Ockendon, RM15 5AY · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
20.3%
Pupils
77
Pupils per teacher
5.1
View school Beacon Hill Academy

Special Schools in South Ockendon

1 in South Ockendon. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Beacon Hill Academy

South Ockendon, RM15 5AY · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
20.3%
Pupils
77
Pupils per teacher
5.1
View school Beacon Hill Academy
The map

Every school in South Ockendon, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Beacon Hill Academy, OutstandingDilkes Academy, OutstandingShaw Primary Academy, Good or betterBenyon Primary School, GoodSomers Heath Primary School, Expected standard or betterHoly Cross Catholic Primary School, GoodHarris Academy Ockendon, OutstandingBonnygate Primary School, GoodScalliwags Pre-School, GoodHeadstart Nursery, GoodHeadstart Pre school, GoodQuince Tree Day Nursery LTD, OutstandingSurestart - Where Kids Come First, GoodHeadstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD, GoodHeadstart PreSchool 1
  • Outstanding4
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every South Ockendon school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how South Ockendon's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse South Ockendon by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

South Ockendon vs England

How good are South Ockendon's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up South Ockendon

South OckendonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    77%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    47%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    22%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding3
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

South Ockendon in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
77% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%45%70%201820222023202420252026
47% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

South Ockendon has 15 schools and nurseries.

There are 14% more pupils than in 2018.

22% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in South Ockendon's state schools each January.

Up 14% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

South Ockendon22%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about South Ockendon

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How many schools are in South Ockendon?

South Ockendon has 15 schools, including 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in South Ockendon?

The highest-ranked schools in South Ockendon on Eduscope are Dilkes Academy, Somers Heath Primary School, Harris Academy Ockendon. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in South Ockendon are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in South Ockendon hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 3 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in South Ockendon perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in South Ockendon, 77% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in South Ockendon?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in South Ockendon is 18.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in South Ockendon schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in South Ockendon is 15.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in South Ockendon?

There are 3,971 pupils enrolled across schools in South Ockendon, with 2,454 in primary and 1,517 in secondary. 23.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in South Ockendon?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in South Ockendon by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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