The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 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
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 22.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE BRICKFIELDS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Burdett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 0EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFriars Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
St George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Barling Magna Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Bournes Green Infant School
Primary · 2.7km away
Bournes Green Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
Shoeburyness High School
Secondary · 2.8km away
Shoeburyness High School
Secondary · 2.8km away
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Great Wakering Primary Academy?
Great Wakering Primary Academy currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Wakering Primary Academy take?
Great Wakering Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Wakering Primary Academy?
Great Wakering Primary Academy is in Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0EJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Wakering Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Great Wakering Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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