Dilkes Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Thurrock. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dilkes Academy.

South Ockendon, RM155JQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

80

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
70.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 83.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
19 April 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Garron Lane
South Ockendon, RM155JQ
Phone
1708852128
Website
dilkesacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139104
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JQ
Website
www.dilkesacademy.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
530
Free School Meals
22.3% (118 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
83.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
83.0 (+24.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.9 (4.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 108.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
59
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
530 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."

Develop independence and responsibility Inspiring high achievement for all Learning to contribute to the community Knowing how to stay safe and healthy Enjoying life and learning Showing care and tolerance of others

Facilities

assembly hall two dining halls kitchen ICT suite library teaching areas offices playgrounds spacious playing fields football pitch cricket strip computers in each classroom iPads interactive white boards

Curriculum Highlights

English: National Curriculum; Read Write Inc.; banded reading books; weekly comprehension; Nelson handwriting; grammar, punctuation and spelling Mathematics: National Curriculum; whole school calculation policy; weekly homework activities; problem solving Science: National Curriculum Religious Education: SACRE-based MFL: French throughout KS2 History: British, European and World history Geography: UK and overseas geography Computing: Switched On Computing Physical Education: Val Sabin schemes; swimming at The Ockendon Academy PSHE: PSHE Association; Channel 4 materials; Yasmin and Tom resources Music: Charanga; steel pans in Years 5-6 Art and Design and Technology

Admissions Criteria

Dilkes Academy is responsible for the Admission Policy for all children in the area to enter full time education. There are currently limited spaces available at the nursery. For admission to the reception year 2025/2026, applications may be made from 1 November 2024. Applications must be received by the Local Education Authority by 15 January 2025. This affects all children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021. See CAT Admissions Policy 2024-25.pdf and CAT Admissions Policy 2025-2026 DA.pdf.

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