Rochford Primary and Nursery School

About Rochford Primary and Nursery School

Rochford Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Rochford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 244 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 248 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Rochford Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shane Owen, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3430th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 19 in Rochford.

Rochford Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Rochford Primary and Nursery School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Chess, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Rochford, Rochford Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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