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Friars Primary School and Nursery
Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9XX, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.8 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
427
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 93%, this primary school demonstrates solid community support. The school’s performance in Key Stage 2 shows that 66% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating potential for growth in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.53835, 0.79428 · SS3 9XX
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN143334
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.friarsprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Friars Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Friars Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2014.
Is Friars Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Friars Primary School and Nursery scores 65.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Friars Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Friars Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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