Heycroft Primary School

URN: 114789 • LEIGH-on-SEA SS9 5SJ

Overview

Name
Heycroft Primary School
URN
114789
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
32.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andy Abel (since 2025) , Headmaster
Telephone
Website
Address
Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA SS9 5SJ

Summary

Heycroft Primary School is a community school located in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, with a current enrolment of 402 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school aims to create a friendly and vibrant environment where children feel happy, safe, and supported. The ethos is built around core values of being Ready, Respectful, Responsible, and Creative, which guide students in developing positive attitudes and high standards of behaviour.

The curriculum at Heycroft is designed to provide rich and diverse learning opportunities, fostering personal development and lifelong learning. The school places significant emphasis on building strong home-school partnerships, recognising the vital role parents and carers play in their children's academic and personal growth. Regular communication, workshops, and engagement projects are offered to enhance this collaboration.

Heycroft Primary also actively promotes British values, such as democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect, integrating them into various aspects of school life. Through assemblies, lessons, and student-led initiatives, the school encourages respect for all individuals and prepares students for life in modern Britain.

Key details

LA
Southend-on-Sea
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
402
Boys
192
Girls
210
FSM %
12.70
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2023-12-31
Last Ofsted
2023-02-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 402 192 210 420 12.70
2024-09-11 402 192 210 420 12.70
2023-09-11 397 190 207 420 10.30
2022-09-11 397 190 207 420 10.30
2021-09-11 400 201 199 420 9.30
2020-09-11 401 206 195 420 7.00

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