Is Barling Magna Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 October 2019. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 312th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barling Magna Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at Barling Magna Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barling Magna Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Barling Magna Primary Academy 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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Barling Magna Primary Academy

Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0LN

Local ranking312th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 October 2019.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 52.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 171
Boys: 81 (49%)
Girls: 86 (51%)
Capacity: 210 (80% full)
SEND: 24.6%
FSM Eligible: 20.5%
EAL: 0.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.0%
SEN Support: 17.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,327/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.0%
White Other: 2.3%
Mixed Other: 1.2%
Other: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.6%
Asian Chinese: 0.6%

93.0%

White British

2.3%

White Other

1.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01702218961

admin@barlingmagna.essex.sch.uk

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Little Wakering Road

Southend-on-Sea, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 143948
UKPRN: 10062499
Establishment No.: 2156
Trust: THE BRICKFIELDS TRUST

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