Great Wakering Primary Academy
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0EJ · Essex · primary school
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349th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 3,249 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Wakering Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can access instrumental lessons, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Great Wakering Primary Academy
Overview
Great Wakering Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending the school, where they feel safe, well-supported, and demonstrate positive, respectful relationships with staff and peers. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares pupils well for the next stage of their learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are attentive, work hard, and achieve well, modelling the school’s values of ‘aspire, respect, achieve’.
- The curriculum is coherently planned, with secure subject knowledge and clear teaching approaches that help all pupils, including those with special educational needs, progress well.
- Early English and mathematics are prioritised, with consistent, high-quality phonics teaching enabling pupils to become confident and fluent readers.
- Attendance is good, supported by robust tracking systems and family support.
- Staff feel well supported with their well-being and workload, and trustees actively monitor improvements.
Areas to improve
- The school should increase opportunities for writing across the curriculum, including in English, so that all pupils can develop their writing stamina and skills effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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