St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Southend-on-Sea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School.

Southend-On-Sea, SS26JH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 February 2020
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Boston Avenue
Southend-On-Sea, SS26JH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
115145
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Boston Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6JH
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
610 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chelmsford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
642
Free School Meals
34.6% (222 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
80
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
642 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ambition, Belonging, Courage and Discovery (ABCD)"

Ambition Belonging Courage Discovery

St Mary’s is a vibrant and nurturing Church of England Primary School where Christian values form the cornerstone of our ethos and education. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, we are committed to fostering a community where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. The school maintains partnerships with the local parish church and diocese, with weekly church services and an emphasis on Christian distinctiveness throughout school life, while welcoming families of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome note from Headteacher Mrs Lewis emphasizing St. Mary’s four core values (Ambition, Belonging, Courage, Discovery), the school's commitment to helping every pupil flourish, and inviting families to visit to see the vision in action.

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design and Technology English Reading English Writing French Geography History Maths Mastery Music PE PSHE RE Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club at Boston Avenue (7:30am–8:40am); After School Club at East Street (3:00pm–6:00pm).

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