Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
URN: 143340 • Southend-on-Sea SS2 4PQ
Overview
- Name
- Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
- URN
- 143340
- 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
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Scott Roche (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01702468461
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4PQ
Summary
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery, located in Southend-on-Sea, is an academy converter catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 0-7. With a current enrolment of 470 students, the school operates above its capacity of 390. It is part of the Portico Academy Trust, which emphasizes high-quality education for all children, regardless of their background. The school’s core values, encapsulated in the phrase "We Care," guide its approach to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for learning.
The curriculum at Hamstel Infants focuses on developing key skills and a love for learning, preparing children for their future educational journeys. The school promotes essential values such as determination, resilience, and collaboration, ensuring that each child feels valued and heard. Additionally, the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, with dedicated staff available for support.
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery also collaborates with a nearby junior school and an onsite Children and Family Centre, providing a comprehensive educational experience from birth to age 11. This community-oriented approach aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Hamstel Infants focuses on developing key skills and a love for learning, preparing children for their future educational journeys. The school promotes essential values such as determination, resilience, and collaboration, ensuring that each child feels valued and heard. Additionally, the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, with dedicated staff available for support.
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery also collaborates with a nearby junior school and an onsite Children and Family Centre, providing a comprehensive educational experience from birth to age 11. This community-oriented approach aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- GOVERNANCE (governance)
- CALENDAR & TERM DATES (calendar)
- Staff log in (other)
- HOME (other)
- ABOUT US (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- KEY INFORMATION (other)
- MEET THE STAFF (other)
- NURSERY ADMISSIONS (other)
- PERFORMANCE & RESULTS (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 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 390
- Pupils
- 470
- Boys
- 230
- Girls
- 240
- FSM %
- 24.30
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 470 | 230 | 240 | 390 | 24.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 423 | 211 | 212 | 390 | 26.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 488 | 245 | 243 | 390 | 29.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 488 | 245 | 243 | 420 | 29.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 522 | 265 | 257 | 450 | 30.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 507 | 257 | 250 | 450 | 30.60 |
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