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Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9NP, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.7 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
500
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 50% and a low LocaleIQ score, this primary school faces challenges in community perception and overall performance. Although it ranks in the top 94% for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" and low percentages for higher standards indicate there is significant room for growth.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
School keeps me informed
69%
My child feels safe
66%
My child is happy
66%
My child makes good progress
66%
Good range of subjects
63%
School responds to concerns
53%
Behaviour is good
53%
School supports development
53%
I'd recommend this school
50%
School has high expectations
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.0%
Black African8.2%
White Other4.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.53429, 0.77079 · SS3 9NP
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN143336
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thorpedene.secat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery a good school?
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery scores 2.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
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