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2025 Best Primary Schools in Southend-on-Sea Area

Southend-on-Sea primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 90%. 20% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Community Primary School, and St George's Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-Sea are among the highest-performing options, 94% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 62% nationally. With 18 schools serving families across Southend-on-Sea, parents have access to well-established community schools in this coastal town. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Southend-on-Sea
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Southend-on-Sea71%
vs
England62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Southend-on-Sea20%
vs
England8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Southend-on-Sea87%
vs
England82%
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Southend-on-Sea94%
vs
England90%
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Southend-on-Sea
71%vsEngland
62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Southend-on-Sea
20%vsEngland
8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Southend-on-Sea
87%vsEngland
82%
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Southend-on-Sea
94%vsEngland
90%
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State · Primary
#15SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#13,193England

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Lancaster Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2NS
Southend-on-Sea City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
460 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School40 offers / 50 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#14SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#12,820England

Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery

Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9NP
Southend-on-Sea City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
533 pupils
Mixed
2-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School20 offers / 41 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#13SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#12,323England

St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Boston Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6JH
Southend-on-Sea City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
642 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 118 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#12SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#11,774England

Friars Primary School and Nursery

Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9XX
Southend-on-Sea City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
434 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School49 offers / 73 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#11SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#11,741England

Hamstel Junior School

Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQ
Southend-on-Sea City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
588 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#10SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#11,331England

Barling Magna Primary Academy

Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0LN
Essex council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
183 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School21 offers / 55 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#9SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#11,254England

Greenways Primary School

Greenways, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3BS
Southend-on-Sea City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
896 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School105 offers / 172 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#8SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#10,771England

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-Sea

Windermere Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2RF
Southend-on-Sea City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
454 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School38 offers / 81 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#7SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#10,701England

Great Wakering Primary Academy

High Street, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0EJ
Essex council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
421 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 82 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Southend-on-Sea

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Neighbourhoods in Southend-on-Sea

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Barling Magna Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Barling Magna Primary Academy

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Bournemouth Park AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bournemouth Park Academy

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Bournes Green Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ABournes Green Infant SchoolStatePrimary4-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bournes Green Junior School

State • Primary • 7-11 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Bournes Green Infant School

State • Primary • 4-7 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Hamstel Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AHamstel Infant School and NurseryStatePrimary3-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hamstel Junior School

State • Primary • 7-11 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

State • Primary • 3-7 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Great Wakering Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AAlleyn Court Preparatory SchoolIndependentPrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Great Wakering Primary Academy

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Alleyn Court Preparatory School

Independent • Primary • 2-11 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Porters Grange Primary School and NurseryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#13St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#15
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Thorpedene Primary School & NurseryStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#12Friars Primary School and NurseryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#4Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#3St George's Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-SeaStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#2Hinguar Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery

State • Primary • 2-11 years

#14
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Friars Primary School and Nursery

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School

State • Primary • 2-11 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
St George's Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-Sea

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Hinguar Community Primary School

State • Primary • 2-11 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Temple Sutton Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Temple Sutton Primary School

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Greenways Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Greenways Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-SeaStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-Sea

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

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