Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

A good academy sponsor led school in Southend-on-Sea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery.

Southend-On-Sea, SS12NS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 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
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 46.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
8 May 2024
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
Lancaster Gardens
Southend-On-Sea, SS12NS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142683
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Lancaster Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2NS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
460
Free School Meals
40.6% (187 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
46.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 101.0
2023 103.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
460 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"opening doors, unlocking potential"

We want the best learning experience for every child, every day. We recognise that learning is the key to every child’s future. We meet challenges head on and find creative solutions. We treat all members of our school community and our environment with respect.

Curriculum Highlights

Porters Grange curriculum Growth Mindset and learning powers (Work together; Don’t give up; Concentrate; Be curious; Enjoying learning; Use your imagination; Have a go; Keep improving)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Porters Grange is an academy within the Portico Academy Trust and Southend Borough Council allocates places for Porters Grange Primary School. Nursery is available the term after a child’s 3rd birthday with sessions 8.45am–11.45am or 12.15pm–3.15pm (term-time only). For September admissions, applications close on 1 July; January admissions close on 1 December; April admissions close on 1 March. For 2026/27, intake information indicates applications for September 2026 should be made between 14 September 2025 and 15 January 2026. See the admissions booklet and Southend Council admissions for further details.

Financial Information

The kitchen offers hot and cold meals charged at £2.40 per day or £1.70 for Nursery age children. All children in KS1 are entitled to a free school dinner, as are children whose parents receive certain benefits. Payment can be made via Arbor (online payment system).

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