Best Primary Schools in Southend-on-Sea
47 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Southend-on-Sea, 47 primary schools educate 16,683 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.01, reflecting a unique educational environment.
- Ofsted inspections in Southend-on-Sea show 90.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 25 Good out of 30 inspected schools.
- In Southend-on-Sea, 25.7% of primary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.5% have special educational needs, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 13.0% respectively.
- Southend-on-Sea primary schools have a spending per pupil of £7,968, and 57.9% of pupils meet the expected standard in KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 16.8% among pupils.
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Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Southend-On-Sea, SS3 0PW
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils244
P/T Ratio–
St. Michael's School
SS9 2LP
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils211
P/T Ratio–
TH
Thorpe Hall School
SS1 3RD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils552
P/T Ratio–
SN
St Nicholas School
Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4RL
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence13.8%
Pupils103
P/T Ratio7.4
SH
Sutton House Academy
Ofsted
Good
Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5LG
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected0%
Absence29.6%
Pupils83
P/T Ratio10.4
CC
Compass Community School Boleyn Park
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7PU
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils5
P/T Ratio–
Hinguar Community Primary School
Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9FE
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence6.0%
Pupils274
P/T Ratio29.1
Victory Park Academy
Ofsted
Good
Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5LG
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils56
P/T Ratio6.9
Bournes Green Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Southend-On-Sea, SS1 3PS
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.4%
Pupils180
P/T Ratio18.9
Lancaster School
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0RT
Academy · Primary · Ages 14–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence14.7%
Pupils131
P/T Ratio10.2
LN
Leigh North Street Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1QE
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.5%
Pupils622
P/T Ratio23.6
The Westborough School
Ofsted
Good
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9BS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.8%
Pupils451
P/T Ratio22.0
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils297
P/T Ratio17.0
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0LG
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence5.1%
Pupils503
P/T Ratio22.9
Darlinghurst Academy
Ofsted
Good
Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3JS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence5.1%
Pupils550
P/T Ratio29.8
Blenheim Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4HX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence5.4%
Pupils651
P/T Ratio18.0
WL
West Leigh Junior School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2JB
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence4.0%
Pupils528
P/T Ratio22.4
Hamstel Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4PQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence5.4%
Pupils586
P/T Ratio22.1
SH
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7AY
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.7%
Pupils419
P/T Ratio22.5
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9LG
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.0%
Pupils415
P/T Ratio21.8
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 47 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,968 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.