Hinguar Community Primary School
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9FE · Southend-on-Sea · primary school
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6th of 27 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea we can score, 33 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 — 8.5/10 against 4,299 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hinguar Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 261 pupils against a stated capacity of 256. 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 manage class sizes when operating over its designated capacity? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Hinguar Community Primary School
Overview
Hinguar Community Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “proud to attend” and feel “safe and happy,” supported by staff who prioritise well-being and resilience. Leaders provide “strong and strategic oversight,” ensuring a positive environment where children behave well and engage enthusiastically in learning.
Strengths
- Pupils display “very well” behaviour, showing respect for their environment and peers, which allows them to “concentrate on their work.”
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and “check pupils’ understanding skilfully,” adapting teaching to help pupils “achieve well.”
- The school offers a “well-rounded education” enhanced by trips and guests, helping pupils develop as citizens and understand the wider world.
- Early years provision is “thoughtfully designed,” with children showing “strong interest and engagement” and developing essential readiness for learning.
- Staff work effectively as a team, with leaders actively supporting staff well-being and reducing workload.
Areas to improve
- Ensure staff teach the chosen phonics programme “consistently” so that all pupils learn phonics knowledge effectively and progress is not hindered.
- Fill gaps in pupils’ “subject-specific knowledge and vocabulary” by carefully mapping development from the early years to prevent misunderstandings in learning tasks.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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