Hinguar Community Primary School

URN: 143333 • Southend-on-Sea SS3 9FE

Overview

Name
Hinguar Community Primary School
URN
143333
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alison Waite (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01702292721
Website
Visit
Address
New Garrison Road, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9FE

Summary

Hinguar Community Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Southend-on-Sea, accommodating 274 pupils with a capacity of 256. The school is set in a light and airy building surrounded by beautiful grounds, designed with input from both staff and students to enhance learning opportunities. Its proximity to East Beach and local areas of scientific interest provides a rich outdoor learning environment.

The school has a strong historical background, with its origins dating back to 1862. The previous building served the community for over a century before the school moved to its current location in 2012. Hinguar Primary is committed to fostering a sense of community, ensuring that the needs of its pupils, parents, and staff remain central to its ethos.

Admissions are coordinated through the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, with arrangements in place for children starting primary school in the academic year they turn five. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school’s admission process for both standard and in-year admissions. Further details can be found on the school's website.

Key details

LA
Southend-on-Sea
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
256
Pupils
274
Boys
140
Girls
134
FSM %
15.70
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 274 140 134 256 15.70
2024-09-11 266 142 124 256 14.70
2023-09-11 249 122 127 210 19.70
2022-09-11 249 122 127 210 19.70
2021-09-11 249 124 125 210 19.70
2020-09-11 250 123 127 210 10.50

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