Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

URN: 142683 • Southend-on-Sea SS1 2NS

Overview

Name
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
URN
142683
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Debbie Henley (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01702468047
Website
Visit
Address
Lancaster Gardens, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2NS

Summary

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery, located in Southend-on-Sea, is a mixed academy that serves 435 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, creativity, and resilience. Emphasising a Growth Mindset, the school promotes values such as collaboration, perseverance, and curiosity, aiming to foster well-rounded individuals who take responsibility for their behaviour.

The school is part of the Portico Academy Trust, which prioritises high-quality education for all children, regardless of their background. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and relevant, tailored to meet the individual needs of students while promoting academic and social development. The trust also focuses on narrowing attainment gaps and ensuring that all pupils are empowered to reach their full potential.

Community engagement and mutual respect are central to the school's ethos, with strong emphasis placed on professional collaboration among staff and parents. Porters Grange aims to be a supportive community that prepares children for future challenges while instilling a lifelong love of learning.

Key details

LA
Southend-on-Sea
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
435
Boys
225
Girls
210
FSM %
40.40
Open date
2016-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 435 225 210 420 40.40
2024-09-11 460 242 218 420 40.00
2023-09-11 380 195 185 420 44.10
2022-09-11 380 195 185 420 44.10
2021-09-11 371 190 181 420 42.10
2020-09-11 395 201 194 417 29.90

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