Kenningtons Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Kenningtons Primary Academy
Address: Tamar Drive, Aveley
Town/City: South Ockendon
County: Essex
Postcode: RM15 4NB
Telephone Number: 01708 865663
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Kenningtons Primary Academy
Sponsor: Kenningtons Primary Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jo Sawtell-Haynes
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 429 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15%

Location and administration

URN: 138735
DfE Number: 883/5266
UKPRN: 10038712
UPRN: 100091536613
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Thurrock (E06000034)
Constituency: Thurrock (E14001546)
Electoral Ward: Aveley (E05016305)

Easting & Northing: 556342E, 181152N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 29.91" N 0° 15' 5.63" E
Plus Code: 9F32G752+8J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Park Academy (0.3km)
  2. Aveley Primary School (1.2km)
  3. Dilkes Academy (1.5km)
  4. Beacon Hill Academy (1.9km)
  5. Somers Heath Primary School (1.9km)
  6. Harris Academy Ockendon (1.9km)
  7. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (2.2km)
  8. Shaw Primary Academy (2.5km)
  9. Bonnygate Primary School (2.6km)
  10. Purfleet Primary Academy (2.8km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Ashley Anzie - Trustee. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2027.
  • Mr Ashley Anzie - Member. Appointed on 1 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mrs Faosat Bolaji - Trustee. Appointed on 16 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Mrs Melissa Holt - Trustee. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2030.
  • Mrs Carley James - Trustee. Appointed on 24 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2030.
  • Mrs Jo-Anne Johnson - Trustee. Appointed on 4 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 October 2030.
  • Mr Dintie Mahama - Trustee. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 December 2026.
  • Mrs Nicole Mercer - Trustee. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 April 2026.
  • Mr David Pavitt - Trustee. Appointed on 4 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2030.
  • Mrs Emily Pooley - Trustee. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2030.
  • Mrs Jo Sawtell-Haynes - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2012.
  • Mrs Jo Sawtell-Haynes - Trustee. Appointed on 31 August 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Sayers - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 31 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Sayers - Member. Appointed on 31 August 2012 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mrs Jayne Shea - Trustee. Appointed on 31 August 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Jayne Shea - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 15 September 2016.
  • Mr Ian Roger White - Member. Appointed on 14 December 2012 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mr Ian Roger White - Trustee. Appointed on 14 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 December 2028.