Kents Hill Infant Academy
102%
Capacity
243
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Castle Point community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 243 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 238 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kents Hill Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Thurston, it falls under Essex local authority.
Kents Hill Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 141 applications for 55 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kents Hill Infant Academy include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Castle Point, Kents Hill Infant Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Castle Point, SS7 5PS |
| Headteacher | Gemma Thurston |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 243 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.9% |
| School Capacity | 243 / 238 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
141
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kents Hill Road, Benfleet
Castle Point, SS7 5PS
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