Friars Primary School and Nursery
URN: 134704 • Southend-on-Sea SS3 9XX
Overview
- Name
- Friars Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 134704
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cheryl Woolf (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Constable Way, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9XX
Summary
Friars Primary School and Nursery, located in Southend-on-Sea, is a community school that caters to a mixed-gender population with a capacity of 472 students. The school is committed to nurturing happy and healthy children in a safe environment, providing a rich curriculum designed to motivate and inspire all learners. The school's ethos emphasizes respect for diverse ideas and values, fostering confidence, resilience, and independence among students.
The school boasts extensive outdoor facilities, including age-specific play areas, physical trails, and an environmental garden, alongside spacious classrooms that support a stimulating learning atmosphere. Friars Primary School aims to meet the educational needs of every child, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges and equipped with essential key skills.
As part of the Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School prioritises collaboration and community engagement, striving for excellence in teaching and learning. The school actively works to narrow attainment gaps and promote high aspirations among all pupils, regardless of their backgrounds, while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
The school boasts extensive outdoor facilities, including age-specific play areas, physical trails, and an environmental garden, alongside spacious classrooms that support a stimulating learning atmosphere. Friars Primary School aims to meet the educational needs of every child, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges and equipped with essential key skills.
As part of the Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School prioritises collaboration and community engagement, striving for excellence in teaching and learning. The school actively works to narrow attainment gaps and promote high aspirations among all pupils, regardless of their backgrounds, while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bournes Green Junior School (73.6)
- Bournes Green Infant School (70.2)
- Temple Sutton Primary School (67.1)
- Great Wakering Primary School (64.4)
- St George's Catholic Primary School (61.5)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- 2016-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-12-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 472 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 472 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 472 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 472 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 472 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 472 |
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