Kenningtons Primary Academy

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South Ockendon, RM154NB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 June 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tamar Drive
Aveley
South Ockendon, RM154NB
Phone
1708865663
Website
kenningtonsprimaryacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138735
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Tamar Drive, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4NB
Website
www.kenningtonsprimaryacademy.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KENNINGTONS PRIMARY ACADEMY
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
424
Free School Meals
18.6% (79 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.0 (6.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
424 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Helping children to get better & better at everything they do"

Have high standards for excellent achievement Embrace and adapt to change Be included in all aspects of school life Support pupils to attend school everyday Ensure everyone has the right to be safe Enjoy learning through different experiences, have a range of opportunities and experience success Demonstrate respect for one another, our environment and ourselves Celebrate what makes us different and the same Have the skills and knowledge to be healthy in mind and body

Head Teacher's Message

In February 2025, the school was graded OUTSTANDING in all areas. The Headteacher describes high standards, an innovative approach, a Pupil Responsibility programme, and a bi-annual Summer Music Festival; wrap around care is offered; nursery is open with 30 hour provision for those who qualify.

Facilities

Nature garden Woodland area Allotments Animal zone with chickens Large and modern classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

The Kenningtons Experience Trailblazer Summer Event

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care from 7.30am to 6pm, through breakfast club and after school provision.

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