Kenningtons Primary Academy
South Ockendon, RM15 4NB · Thurrock · primary school
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2nd of 39 primary schools in Thurrock we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 4,203 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 88.0 · 96 | 62% | 5.93 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 38% | 3.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kenningtons Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Kenningtons Primary Academy
Overview
Kenningtons Primary Academy is described as a school where “every pupil is given the opportunity to excel.” Pupils are characterised as “happy, safe” and “mature, confident young people” who benefit from a “rich, broad and balanced curriculum.” The report highlights that pupils “achieve exceptionally well across all curriculum subjects” and that the school provides an environment where they can “flourish.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and “thoughtfully planned,” ensuring pupils can “relate their learning to real-life experiences.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with classrooms described as “calm, orderly and productive” and pupils demonstrating “excellent attitudes to their learning.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children making “excellent progress” and being “very well prepared for Year 1.”
- Staff are “highly skilled” and deliver teaching effectively, helping pupils build a “depth of knowledge” and become “confident, fluent and enthusiastic readers.”
- The provision for pupils’ wider development is “exceptional,” preparing them to be “mature and well-rounded citizens” who understand how to keep themselves safe.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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