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Dilkes Academy
Garron Lane, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5JQ, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.3 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
554
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
132%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this primary school excels in providing quality education, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 86% of pupils meet expected standards—placing it in the top 6% nationally. While 19% of students achieve the higher standard, the school demonstrates a commitment to fostering academic success and overall student development. Parents can feel confident in the supportive and effective learning environment offered here.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.7%
White Other18.1%
Black African13.7%
Mixed Other5.2%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
Black Other2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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51.50848, 0.27299 · RM15 5JQ
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN139104
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.dilkesacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dilkes Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dilkes Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Dilkes Academy a good school?
Dilkes Academy scores 97.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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