OA - Thurrock is an alternative provision academy in Tilbury, Thurrock, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 69 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 69 (places for 53)
- Headteacher
- Ms Anna Timms (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Olive Academies
- Opened
- 1 April 2015
- Free school meals
- 59.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Thurrock
- School reference (URN)
- 140861
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Thurrock council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, December 2018; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (June 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, June 2024).
Contact and getting there
Leicester Road, Tilbury, RM18 7AX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- OA - North View Independent · Ages 9–14 0.2 miles
- Lansdowne Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.3 miles
- Thameside Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 1.0 mile
By need in Thurrock: Autism (7) · SEMH (5) · Moderate learning (5) · Speech and language (3) · Hearing (2) · Vision (2)
Questions about OA - Thurrock
How do I get a place at OA - Thurrock?
Places at OA - Thurrock are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Thurrock council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does OA - Thurrock take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is OA - Thurrock’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is OA - Thurrock?
Leicester Road, Tilbury, RM18 7AX, in Thurrock.
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