Kents Hill Infant Academy

School Name: Kents Hill Infant Academy
Address: Kents Hill Road
Town/City: Benfleet
County: Essex
Postcode: SS7 5PS
Telephone Number: 01268 792500
Website: www.khiacademy.co.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: South Essex Academy Trust
Sponsor: South Essex Academy Trust

Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Thurston
Capacity: 238
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 239 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10%

URN: 137395
DfE Number: 881/2971
UKPRN: 10035017
UPRN: 10004939149
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Castle Point (E07000069)
Constituency: Castle Point (E14001154)
Electoral Ward: Appleton (E05015691)

Easting & Northing: 577629E, 187818N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 42.84" N 0° 33' 40.86" E
Plus Code: 9F32HH66+QG

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