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Heycroft Primary School
Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, Essex, SS9 5SJ, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.8 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
386
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
While the school serves a diverse community and demonstrates strong performance in expected outcomes for reading, writing, and maths, with results in the top 90% nationally, it has received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted as of February 2023. The percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is notably low at 7%, indicating potential areas for improvement. Parents should consider these factors carefully when evaluating their options.
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Last inspected: 9 February 2023Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
Asian Indian5.7%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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51.56996, 0.66353 · SS9 5SJ
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN150361
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.heycroftschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Heycroft Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Heycroft Primary School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 February 2023.
Is Heycroft Primary School a good school?
Heycroft Primary School scores 1.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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