The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- LEARNING IN HARMONY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Debora Donoghue
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Macmurdo Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeycroft Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fairways Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
The Eastwood Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Kingsdown School
Special school · 1.5km away
Grove Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The St Christopher School
Special school · 1.7km away
Blenheim Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Edwards Hall Primary School?
Edwards Hall Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edwards Hall Primary School take?
Edwards Hall Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Edwards Hall Primary School?
Edwards Hall Primary School is in Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5AQ, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edwards Hall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Edwards Hall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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