Schools in South Ockendon
11 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Ockendon Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ormiston Park Academy Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilkes Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Aveley Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Benyon Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bonnygate Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Somers Heath Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Kenningtons Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Shaw Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy Academy special converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.