Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
URN: 143336 • Southend-on-Sea SS3 9NP
Overview
- Name
- Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
- URN
- 143336
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephanie Frost (since 2023) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Travis Martinson, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01702582225
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Delaware Road, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9NP
Summary
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery, located in Southend-on-Sea, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 500 pupils, accommodating up to 630. The school is committed to fostering a happy, safe, and secure learning environment where emotional development is prioritized. The ethos revolves around valuing each child, promoting responsibility, respect, and care within the school community and beyond.
The curriculum at Thorpedene is designed to be purposeful and well-balanced, encouraging independent and reflective learning. The school aims to stimulate children's curiosity and self-confidence, preparing them for future challenges both academically and socially.
Admissions for the school are managed by Southend-on-Sea City Council, with a maximum of 60 places available for Reception each year. The admissions policy prioritizes children in care, those with siblings already attending the school, and local residents, ensuring a fair and transparent process for families seeking to join the school community.
The curriculum at Thorpedene is designed to be purposeful and well-balanced, encouraging independent and reflective learning. The school aims to stimulate children's curiosity and self-confidence, preparing them for future challenges both academically and socially.
Admissions for the school are managed by Southend-on-Sea City Council, with a maximum of 60 places available for Reception each year. The admissions policy prioritizes children in care, those with siblings already attending the school, and local residents, ensuring a fair and transparent process for families seeking to join the school community.
Useful links
- Letters sent via the school app (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- New Admissions (other)
- Policies (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
- 630
- Pupils
- 500
- Boys
- 255
- Girls
- 245
- FSM %
- 49.90
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 500 | 255 | 245 | 630 | 49.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 533 | 258 | 275 | 630 | 49.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 496 | 254 | 242 | 630 | 51.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 496 | 254 | 242 | 630 | 51.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 505 | 268 | 237 | 630 | 49.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 497 | 265 | 232 | 630 | 42.30 |
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