The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 427
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 41.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher McClay (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9XX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 607m away
Hinguar Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Shoeburyness High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Shoeburyness High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Great Wakering Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Bournes Green Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Bournes Green Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Friars Primary School and Nursery?
Friars Primary School and Nursery currently has 427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Friars Primary School and Nursery take?
Friars Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Friars Primary School and Nursery?
Friars Primary School and Nursery is in Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9XX, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Friars Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Friars Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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