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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Attendance and Leave of Absence Request (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News & Events App (calendar)
- Newsletters: Spring Term 25 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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