The aims of The Ockendon Academy are based on a belief in the importance of being The Best You Can Be.

We aim to provide:

• An education that inspires students to strive for higher achievement
• A commitment to excellence
• An environment that seeks to develop a child’s desire for lifelong learning

Opportunities for students to develop open and questioning minds

In addition we strongly believe in providing opportunities for students to become self-disciplined, courteous and co-operative individuals who show a respect for others and concern for the environment. To achieve this, we work closely in partnership with the students, parents, governors and the local community. We aim to provide a welcoming, caring and safe environment.

Context

• 11-16 Comprehensive

• ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 2007, 2011)

• Mathematics and Computing Specialist Status

• Training School since 2009 with the Ambition to be a Teaching School

• Bid for ‘A Studio School as a school within an Academy’ 2012

• Over 900 students and good staff: student ratio

• Consistent improvement in academic results over 3 years

• 5 plus GSCE A*-C 51% including English and Maths in 2011 – the highest pass rate in the school’s history

• 5 plus GCSE A*-C 100%

• 100% pass rate in 6 subject areas

• Improved Attendance to 93.91%

• Over 150 qualified and experienced staff

• Strong Leadership and Management – Best Head Teacher in South East England Award, 2009

• Over £400,000 Investment in new facilities, with over 11.5 acres of playing fields

• New developments in student support facilities 2012 -The Network

• Building Development plans approved for improved learning and teaching space

• Good transport links, employment and commercial opportunities in the Thames Gateway

• Excellent business and community partnerships for projects and work placements

‘Our amazing achievements are due to the hard work and dedication of all of our partners including students, parents, staff and our wider community’