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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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