Friars Primary School and Nursery

URN: 143334 • Southend-on-Sea SS3 9XX

Overview

Name
Friars Primary School and Nursery
URN
143334
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christopher McClay (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01702294837
Website
Visit
Address
Constable Way, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9XX

Summary

Friars Primary School and Nursery, located in Southend-on-Sea, is an academy converter serving a mixed-gender population of 427 pupils, with a capacity for 472. The school is committed to nurturing happy and healthy children in a safe environment, providing a rich curriculum that motivates and inspires students to achieve their academic potential. The school emphasizes the development of confident, resilient, and independent learners who respect diverse ideas and values.

The school's extensive grounds include age-specific play areas, physical trails, an environmental garden, and an outdoor stage, complemented by large classrooms that foster a stimulating learning atmosphere. Friars Primary aims to meet the educational needs of every child, ensuring that all pupils are empowered to reach their full potential.

As part of the Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary focuses on creating supportive communities for staff and parents, promoting a culture of high aspiration and lifelong learning. The school actively engages with the local community to support pupil progress, striving for excellence in teaching and learning while addressing inequalities in attainment.

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
472
Pupils
427
Boys
233
Girls
194
FSM %
41.80
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 427 233 194 472 41.80
2024-09-11 434 239 195 472 44.50
2023-09-11 438 251 187 472 41.00
2022-09-11 438 251 187 472 41.00
2021-09-11 443 247 196 472 37.40
2020-09-11 444 241 203 472 31.60

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