Tilbury Pioneer Academy

About Tilbury Pioneer Academy

Tilbury Pioneer Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Thurrock community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 462 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Tilbury Pioneer Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Hall, it falls under Thurrock local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9682nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 39 in Thurrock.

Tilbury Pioneer Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 42 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Tilbury Pioneer Academy include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Tennis, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Thurrock, Tilbury Pioneer 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.

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