Kirby Primary Academy
Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0LW · Essex · primary school
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250th 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 — 4.0/10 against 3,161 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kirby Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lego Club, Cooking Club, Mindfulness Monday Club, Gardening Club, and Football club. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are close to the expected standard in maths? What does a typical Mindfulness Monday session involve for Year 6? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning arrival routine?
What Ofsted said about Kirby Primary Academy
Overview
Kirby Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils experience a “vibrant school” with a “broad, interesting and well-structured curriculum” that is adapted to the local context. The report confirms that an “effective quality of education has been maintained” following previous leadership challenges.
Strengths
- Pupils participate in a “rich range of wider experiences” through the ‘11 before 11’ programme, including activities like beekeeping and seal watching.
- Staff are fully trained in a new approach to teaching phonics and reading, helping older pupils close gaps in their knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “targeted additional support” and produce “high-quality work”.
- Attendance has “improved significantly” due to strong relationships with parents and support from a local charity.
- The school has reduced suspensions through a new behaviour policy, creating a “pleasant environment where pupils behave well”.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must provide opportunities for pupils to “deepen their mathematical knowledge” so they can achieve as highly as possible.
- The school needs a “consistent approach to teaching grammar, punctuation and spelling” to ensure pupils apply this knowledge effectively in their written work.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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