Rochford Primary and Nursery School
Rochford, SS4 1NJ · Essex · primary school
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18th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.5/10 against 2,230 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rochford Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 23.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Wakey Wakey Club, Fun Club, Sports Council, and School Parliament. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 248. 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 new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Rochford Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Rochford Primary and Nursery School is described as a place where pupils "achieve well" and "feel that they belong." The report highlights a "calm and welcoming environment" with "highly positive attitudes to learning," noting that leaders provide clear direction and staff are valued.
Strengths
- Pupils "build secure knowledge" because learning is "carefully structured and revisited," resulting in strong outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Attendance is "consistently strong" due to leaders’ "high expectations" and quick action to address barriers, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- The early years provision is "well thought out," helping children develop "independence, resilience and an understanding of how to manage risk."
- Inclusion is effective, with staff adapting learning so pupils with special educational needs can "learn alongside their peers" and become "increasingly independent."
- Leaders foster an "open and clear" culture where staff feel "valued and supported," and parents "trust leaders to act in their children’s best interests."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain the attendance and behaviour strategies" to ensure practice remains "consistently precise" and pupils develop "high levels of self-discipline."
- Leaders should "sustain the strong early years provision" so teaching is consistent and all children are "consistently well prepared for Year 1."
- In some subjects, staff do not always "identify and address misconceptions as precisely" as in others; leaders are taking steps to "strengthen consistency."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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