The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 386
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andy Abel
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Benvenue Avenue, Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, Essex, SS9 5SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEastwood Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 558m away
Kingsdown School
Special school · 584m away
The Eastwood Academy
Secondary · 707m away
Edwards Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The St Christopher School
Special school · 1.3km away
Blenheim Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Fairways Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Thomas More High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Heycroft Primary School?
Heycroft Primary School currently has 386 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heycroft Primary School take?
Heycroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heycroft Primary School?
Heycroft Primary School is in LEIGH-on-SEA, SS9 5SJ, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heycroft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heycroft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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