Is Friars Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 December 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 21st of 31 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Friars Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 66% of pupils at Friars Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Friars Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Friars Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Friars Primary School and Nursery

Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9XX

Local ranking21st of 31 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

472

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 December 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 66.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 84.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 56

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 427
Boys: 229 (53%)
Girls: 200 (47%)
Capacity: 472 (91% full)
SEND: 15.2%
FSM Eligible: 43.5%
EAL: 5.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 12.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,515/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.3%
White Other: 4.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 1.2%
Asian Other: 1.2%
Black African: 1.2%
Other: 1.2%

85.3%

White British

4.0%

White Other

1.9%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01702294837

office@fps.porticoacademytrust.co.uk

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Constable Way

Southend-on-Sea, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 143334
UKPRN: 10057714
Establishment No.: 3824
Trust: PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST

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