Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery

A good academy converter school in Southend-on-Sea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery.

Southend-On-Sea, SS39NP Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
1 May 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Delaware Road
Shoeburyness
Southend-On-Sea, SS39NP
Phone
1702582225
Website
thorpedene.secat.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143336
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9NP
Website
https://www.thorpedene.secat.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
630 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
533
Free School Meals
50.5% (269 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
42.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 102.0 102.0

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
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
533 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving, Caring, Respecting with Confidence"

Achieving Caring Respecting with Confidence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Thorpedene. The Headteacher emphasizes a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment with a purposeful, well-balanced curriculum. The school centers on the core values of Achieving, Caring and Respecting with Confidence and is part of the SECAT family, inviting questions and feedback to support every child’s potential.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Netball Hockey Tag Rugby Cricket Rounders Athletics Swimming Basketball Cheerleading Dance Goalball Handball Badminton Gymnastics Circuit Training Dancersize Dodgeball Table Tennis Cross Country Tennis

Facilities

Multiple outside areas Heavily resourced library

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum mapped to National Curriculum expectations Broad and balanced, topic-based curriculum Enrichment experiences including trips, Hook days, Media, Outdoor Learning Reading, writing and Maths linked across lessons Curriculum designed with equity, diversity and inclusivity; accessibility for all

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Drop Zone Before & After School Club

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2024-2025; SEND team includes SENCo, Learning Mentors and LSAs; Southend-on-Sea Local Offer

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions: places allocated up to 60 per year. Priority order for placement: (1) Looked after children or previously looked after children; (2) Pupils living in the priority admissions area with a sibling at Thorpedene; (3) Pupils living in the priority admissions area; (4) Pupils living outside the priority admissions area with a sibling; (5) Pupils living outside the priority admissions area with those living closest by straight-line distance. Looked after and previously looked after children have the highest priority. SEN/EHCP: pupils with statements or EHC plans named at this school are admitted; others with SEN are treated equally with reasonable adjustments. Appeals: independent Admissions Appeals Committee via Southend Council if unsatisfied with an outcome.

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