Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9NP · Southend-on-Sea · primary school
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26th 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 — 2.1/10 against 842 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, 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 (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Pupils at Thorpedene Primary School are "very well cared for" and enjoy a "safe, happy environment" with "caring and kind" relationships. While behaviour and personal development are strong, the quality of education and leadership require improvement due to inconsistent teaching standards and assessment practices.
Strengths
- Pupils display "positive attitudes towards their learning" and are "settled and calm in lessons".
- The school offers a "wide range of clubs" and trips that enhance subject understanding and friendships.
- Staff provide "high levels of care and emotional support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils benefit from a "well-structured personal development programme" that prepares them for life in modern Britain.
- Leaders have improved behaviour and attendance and remain "committed to further improvements".
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff deliver the phonics programme "consistently and effectively" so pupils develop "suitable standards of reading fluency".
- Staff must use assessment information well to provide "clear feedback" that helps pupils address misunderstandings and improve their work.
- Leaders must ensure "precise identification" of SEND needs and provide staff with clear guidance to support these pupils effectively.
- In the early years, leaders must implement a "robust curriculum" with sufficient detail to support children’s development in writing and communication.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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