The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 50% 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
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 500
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 49.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Frost (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
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShoeburyness High School
Secondary · 378m away
Shoeburyness High School
Secondary · 378m away
Bournes Green Infant School
Primary · 723m away
Bournes Green Junior School
Primary · 726m away
St George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hinguar Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Southchurch High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Friars Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery?
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery currently has 500 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery take?
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery?
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery is in Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9NP, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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