Friars Primary School and Nursery
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Address | Constable Way, SS3 9XX |
| School Website | www.friarsprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1702294837 |
| URN | 143334 |
School Census
| Total | 436 |
| Girls/Boys | 186/250 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 42.7%/57.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 185 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/12/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/12/2014 | Good |
| 23/01/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/12/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | -0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | 0.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 110 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
St George's Catholic Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Eagle Way, , SS3 9RN