Great Wakering Primary School

URN: 114792 • Southend-on-Sea SS3 0EJ

Overview

Name
Great Wakering Primary School
URN
114792
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
H O'Dea (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
High Street, Southend-on-Sea SS3 0EJ

Summary

Great Wakering Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, with a current enrolment of 414 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasising its core values of aspiration, respect, and achievement. These values guide the school's approach to education, ensuring that all children are inspired to learn and develop their potential, regardless of their starting points.

The curriculum at Great Wakering Primary is designed to engage students and promote a deep understanding of various subjects, including history, which is taught chronologically from the Stone Age to World War II. The school also prioritises the teaching of British values, encouraging mutual respect, tolerance, and an appreciation for diversity within the community.

Great Wakering Primary actively involves parents and the local community in school life, providing opportunities for children to participate in leadership roles and extracurricular activities. This approach not only enhances academic learning but also supports the personal development and well-being of all pupils.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
414
Boys
205
Girls
210
FSM %
13.30
Open date
Close date
2017-01-31
Last Ofsted
2014-09-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 414 205 210 420 13.30
2024-09-11 414 205 210 420 13.30
2023-09-11 414 205 210 420 13.30
2022-09-11 414 205 210 420 13.30
2021-09-11 414 205 210 420 13.30
2020-09-11 414 205 210 420 13.30

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