Is Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 11th of 31 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School 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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Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School

Richmond Avenue, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9LG

Local ranking11th of 31 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

460

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 60.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 415
Boys: 207 (53%)
Girls: 186 (47%)
Capacity: 460 (85% full)
SEND: 26.5%
FSM Eligible: 23.6%
EAL: 8.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 24.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Budget per Pupil: £5,371/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.7% 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: 83.0%
White Other: 5.7%
Mixed Other: 2.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.2%
Asian Other: 1.2%
Asian Pakistani: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%

83.0%

White British

5.7%

White Other

2.7%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01702292197

admin@richmond.secat.co.uk

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Richmond Avenue

Southend-on-Sea, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144878
UKPRN: 10064671
Establishment No.: 3823
Trust: SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST

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