Best 3 Primary schools in Southend-on-Sea – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Southend-on-Sea; Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Southend-on-Sea; Hamstel Junior School (Primary) in Southend-on-Sea — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery and Hamstel Junior School. They are primary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 1,450, typical FSM 35–40%, range 25–30%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST and Portico Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School SS1 2RF	Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery SS1 2NS	Hamstel Junior School SS2 4PQ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Southend-on-Sea Essex SS1 2RF	Southend-on-Sea Essex SS1 2NS	Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 4PQ
Latest Ofsted	2 9 Sep 2024	2 25 Jun 2024	2 19 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	472	420	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST	Portico Academy Trust	Portico Academy Trust
Website	www.shs-southend.co.uk	www.portersgrange.co.uk	www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk
Telephone	01702414200	01702468047	01702468048
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

SS1 2RF

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 2RF
Ofsted: 2 9 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
Website: www.shs-southend.co.uk
Telephone: 01702414200

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

SS1 2NS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 2NS
Ofsted: 2 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Portico Academy Trust
Website: www.portersgrange.co.uk
Telephone: 01702468047

Hamstel Junior School

SS2 4PQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 4PQ
Ofsted: 2 19 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Portico Academy Trust
Website: www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk
Telephone: 01702468048

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.