Dilkes Academy

About Dilkes Academy

Dilkes Academy is an academy converter in South Ockendon, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 554 pupils on roll. It is part of CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Thurrock →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

554 / 420 (132%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 April 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Garron Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock, RM15 5JQ

Phone

01708852128

Headteacher

Rhys Latham

Website

www.dilkesacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dilkes Academy?

Dilkes Academy is an academy converter in South Ockendon, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Dilkes Academy have?

Dilkes Academy has 554 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dilkes Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dilkes Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).

How does Dilkes Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

86% of pupils at Dilkes Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Dilkes Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dilkes Academy is part of CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Dilkes Academy?

Dilkes Academy is located at Garron Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock, RM15 5JQ.