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
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.
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.
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- Staff log in (other)
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- ADMISSIONS (other)
- KEY INFORMATION (other)
- PERFORMANCE & RESULTS (other)
- PE & SPORT PREMIUM (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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