Kents Hill Junior School
URN: 137631 • Benfleet SS7 5PS
Overview
- Name
- Kents Hill Junior School
- URN
- 137631
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE EPSILON STAR TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Parkes (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 01268792133
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kents Hill Road, Benfleet SS7 5PS
Summary
Kents Hill Junior School, located in Benfleet, Essex, is an academy converter catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 7 to 11. With a current enrolment of 348 students and a capacity of 360, the school promotes an inclusive environment where every child can see themselves represented in the curriculum. The school emphasizes creativity and diversity in learning experiences, aiming to foster enthusiasm for education and develop global citizenship among its pupils.
The school is committed to the well-being of its students, featuring dedicated areas for mental health support and sensory regulation. Kents Hill Junior School also prioritises kindness through its ‘Kindness Matters’ project and a Behaviour and Relationships policy that encourages mutual respect and empathy. Pupil Voice is integral to the school’s ethos, with opportunities for students to engage in discussions and decision-making through the Pupil Leadership Team.
Safeguarding is a top priority, with a dedicated team ensuring the safety and support of all children and families. Kents Hill Junior School aims to build strong partnerships with families and the wider community, fostering a lifelong love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment.
The school is committed to the well-being of its students, featuring dedicated areas for mental health support and sensory regulation. Kents Hill Junior School also prioritises kindness through its ‘Kindness Matters’ project and a Behaviour and Relationships policy that encourages mutual respect and empathy. Pupil Voice is integral to the school’s ethos, with opportunities for students to engage in discussions and decision-making through the Pupil Leadership Team.
Safeguarding is a top priority, with a dedicated team ensuring the safety and support of all children and families. Kents Hill Junior School aims to build strong partnerships with families and the wider community, fostering a lifelong love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment.
Useful links
- Log in (other)
- Pupil Admissions (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by Primarysite (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kents Hill Infant School (70.2)
- Kingston School (70.2)
- The Robert Drake Primary School (70.2)
- Westwood Academy (68.9)
- South Benfleet Primary School (65.4)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE EPSILON STAR TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 348
- Boys
- 167
- Girls
- 181
- FSM %
- 10.30
- Open date
- 2011-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 348 | 167 | 181 | 360 | 10.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 366 | 185 | 181 | 360 | 11.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 351 | 170 | 181 | 360 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 351 | 170 | 181 | 360 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 357 | 173 | 184 | 360 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 361 | 176 | 185 | 360 | 3.90 |
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