Kents Hill Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kents Hill Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5PS |
| Reference Number | 137395 |
Kents Hill Infant Academy has been rated as good overall, with strong performances across all key domains including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. This is the school's first routine inspection since becoming an academy, reflecting a significant transition period following its previous outstanding status. The nurturing environment created by the staff supports pupils’ happiness and willingness to learn, contributing to their overall positive experience at school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 243 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.44%
Girls: 48.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 25 | 69 |
| 2 | 37 | 43 | 80 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Kents Hill Infant School | |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are happy in a nurturing environment.
- The school maintains high ambitions for all pupils, encouraging engagement through fun lessons.
- Staff are well trained and prioritize reading for early-stage learners.
- The personal, social, health, and economic education program is well-structured.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils support strong learning outcomes.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to effectively communicate their knowledge through writing.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Kents Hill Junior School
Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PS |
0 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PX |
0.12 miles |
|
Jotmans Hall Primary School
High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RG |
0.5 miles |
|
South Benfleet Primary School
High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5HA |
0.57 miles |
|
Kingston Primary School
Church Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3HG |
0.71 miles |
|
The Robert Drake Primary School
Church Road, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3HT |
0.76 miles |
|
Woodham Ley Primary School
Rushbottom Lane, Great Tarpots, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4DN |
0.91 miles |
|
Montgomerie Primary School
Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW |
1.03 miles |
|
Thundersley Primary School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PT |
1.04 miles |
|
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
London Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2DU |
1.51 miles |
|
Westwood Academy
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU |
1.89 miles |
|
Eversley Primary School
Crest Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2EF |
2.06 miles |
|
Hadleigh Junior School
Church Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2DQ |
2.32 miles |
|
Winter Gardens Academy
Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA |
2.34 miles |
|
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA |
2.36 miles |
|
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Bilton Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2HQ |
2.38 miles |
|
Rayleigh Primary School
Love Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DD |
2.43 miles |
|
Northlands Primary School and Nursery
Winifred Road, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3JQ |
2.46 miles |
|
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9EH |
2.51 miles |
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Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Third Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9SU |
2.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN |
0.38 miles |
|
USP College
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW |
0.94 miles |
|
Glenwood School
Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW |
1.07 miles |
|
Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
1.32 miles |
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The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ |
1.49 miles |
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The Deanes
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD |
1.71 miles |
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The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Dinant Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS |
2.45 miles |
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The Basildon Upper Academy
Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL |
2.47 miles |
|
Omnia Foundation
Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club, London Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9DT |
2.72 miles |
|
Fast Progress Tuition Limited
1 Vikings Way, Canvey Island, SS8 0PB |
2.79 miles |
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The Sweyne Park School
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ |
2.86 miles |
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The FitzWimarc School
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB |
2.98 miles |
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Castle View School
Foksville Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7FH |
3.14 miles |
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The Basildon Lower Academy
Timberlog Close, Timberlog Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UX |
3.19 miles |
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Athena School
167 Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0HN |
3.33 miles |
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Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG |
3.48 miles |
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Castledon School
Bromfords Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0PW |
3.57 miles |
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Beauchamps High School
Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LY |
3.67 miles |
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The Bromfords School
Grange Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0LZ |
3.78 miles |
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Lift Pioneer
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA |
3.92 miles |