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Heycroft Primary School

Southend-on-Sea, SS9 5SJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Heycroft Primary School

Heycroft Primary School sits in Southend-on-Sea, but its headline metrics tell a story that diverges sharply from the local average. The most recent local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment stands at 61, a benchmark Heycroft has not yet met in its current Ofsted grading. The school was rated Inadequate overall in its 2023 inspection, a significant drop from the Good rating it held in its previous inspection a decade earlier. This places Heycroft well below the LA norm for primary schools, where only three out of 33 schools in the area are rated Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding alternative, Blenheim Primary School, is just 1.5 km away, offering a clear contrast for families weighing their options. For parents considering Heycroft, the data signals a school in the midst of serious challenge, with leadership and management also judged Inadequate, and behaviour and attitudes requiring improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBenvenue Avenue, Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 5SJ
HeadteacherAndy Abel
Local AuthoritySouthend-on-Sea
Number of Pupils386
Free School Meals (FSM)18.4%
School Capacity386 / 420 (92% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsICT SuiteSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisNetballAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: heycroftschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heycroft Primary School

Heycroft Primary School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.