Dilkes Academy Catchment Area
Dilkes Academy is a academy converter primary school in South Ockendon, Thurrock , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 554 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
554
Pupils
420
Capacity
132%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Dilkes Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Dilkes Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Thurrock. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Thurrock before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Thurrock catchment area documents →Dilkes Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JQ
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 16.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139104
Other Primary Schools in South Ockendon
If Dilkes Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in South Ockendon are the next closest alternatives.
Kenningtons Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · RM15 4NB
Shaw Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · RM15 5QJ
Benyon Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RM15 6PG
Somers Heath Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RM15 5LX
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RM15 5RP
Aveley Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RM15 4AA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dilkes Academy
Is Dilkes Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Dilkes Academy currently has 554 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Dilkes Academy? ▾
Admission to Dilkes Academy is managed by Thurrock. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Dilkes Academy cover? ▾
Dilkes Academy is a primary school in South Ockendon, Thurrock, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dilkes Academy? ▾
Dilkes Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.