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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Boston Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6JH, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.6 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
647
Capacity
610
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its performance where 53% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, although only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, making it a strong option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.0%
Black African8.2%
Asian Indian6.8%
White Other6.6%
Asian Other5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Black Other3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi3.1%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.54357, 0.70483 · SS2 6JH
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN115145
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-marysprittlewell.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School a good school?
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School scores 34.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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