Heycroft Primary School
URN: 150361 • LEIGH-on-SEA SS9 5SJ
Overview
- Name
- Heycroft Primary School
- URN
- 150361
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andy Abel (since 2023)
- Previous head
- Glenn Moore
- Telephone
- 01702521832
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA SS9 5SJ
Summary
Heycroft Primary School is a mixed academy located in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, with a current enrolment of 386 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering a friendly and vibrant learning environment, where children are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. The leadership team, comprising Executive Headteacher Mr. Moore and Headteacher Mr. Abel, emphasizes the importance of personal development and the school's core values: Ready, Respectful, Responsible, and cReative.
The curriculum at Heycroft is designed to provide diverse and rich learning opportunities, preparing students to contribute positively to an inclusive society. The school actively promotes strong home-school partnerships, recognizing the vital role parents and carers play in their children's education. Regular communication, workshops, and engagement projects are offered to support this collaboration.
Heycroft Primary School aims to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where pupils can achieve their full potential. The school encourages prospective parents to arrange guided visits to experience its ethos and community-focused approach firsthand. For more information, visit their website at [Heycroft Primary School](https://www.heycroftschool.org.uk/).
The curriculum at Heycroft is designed to provide diverse and rich learning opportunities, preparing students to contribute positively to an inclusive society. The school actively promotes strong home-school partnerships, recognizing the vital role parents and carers play in their children's education. Regular communication, workshops, and engagement projects are offered to support this collaboration.
Heycroft Primary School aims to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where pupils can achieve their full potential. The school encourages prospective parents to arrange guided visits to experience its ethos and community-focused approach firsthand. For more information, visit their website at [Heycroft Primary School](https://www.heycroftschool.org.uk/).
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Information (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Team (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Blenheim Primary School (71.0)
- West Leigh Junior School (70.2)
- West Leigh Junior School (69.9)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (65.6)
- Leigh North Street Primary School (65.6)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 386
- Boys
- 180
- Girls
- 206
- FSM %
- 18.40
- Open date
- 2024-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 386 | 180 | 206 | 420 | 18.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 397 | 184 | 213 | 420 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 420 |
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