Best primary schools in South Ockendon (2026)
South Ockendon has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Dilkes Academy, in the top 3% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 76%, against 62% for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 3% in England |
Dilkes Academy South Ockendon |
86% | 86% | 19% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 10% in England |
Somers Heath Primary School South Ockendon |
81% | 81% | 8% | Report card | |
3 Top 18% in England |
Shaw Primary Academy South Ockendon |
75% | 82% | 11% | Not judged | |
4 Top 38% in England |
Benyon Primary School South Ockendon |
65% | 80% | 15% | No rating | |
5 Top 40% in England |
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School South Ockendon · Roman Catholic |
66% | 70% | 13% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 36% in England |
Bonnygate Primary School South Ockendon |
56% | 60% | 7% | No rating |
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- Grays
- Halstead (Braintree)
- Harlow
- Harwich
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- Rayleigh
- Rochford
- Saffron Walden
- South Woodham Ferrers
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- Stanford-le-Hope
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- Wickford
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What is the best primary school in South Ockendon?
On exam results over the last three years, Dilkes Academy is the top-ranked primary school in South Ockendon, in the top 3% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.