Education
The Ockendon Academy (formally known as The Ockendon School, and before that Lennard's Secondary Modern School) has recently been cited for its GCSE results. The latest OFSTED inspection (2008) described it as "outstanding" in the top 5% in the country. The school claims that its "amazing achievements being recognized ... is due to the hard work and dedication of all community partners including students, parents, staff and our wider community". Recently, Mrs Barbara King, Headteacher at the Ockendon School, won the award for Best Headteacher in the South-East of England.
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