Wyburns Primary School

About Wyburns Primary School

Parents considering Wyburns Primary School will be reassured by the strong vote of confidence from local families. The school is significantly oversubscribed, with 94 applications for just 21 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.48. Of those 94 applications, 20 were first-preference choices, and 20 first-preference offers were made, meaning that every family who put Wyburns as their top choice secured a place. This level of demand suggests a school that is well-regarded in the Rochford area. The school itself is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 185 pupils against a capacity of 210, so there is some headroom. Headteacher Jo Sampson leads a school that has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 22.2%, reflecting a diverse intake.

Academically, Wyburns performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Essex local authority average of 62%. The school ranks 11th out of 19 primary schools in the Rochford district, placing it in the top 25% nationally by this measure. Looking at individual subjects, reading was a particular strength, with 93% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 40% achieving the higher standard. Maths also performed well, with an average scaled score of 106 and 80% at expected level. Writing saw 83% at expected and 13% at the higher standard. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management, early years provision, and the quality of education. This is a clear improvement from its previous 2013 inspection, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment for its pupils. Facilities include an art studio, ICT suite, sensory room and a forest school, which supports outdoor learning. Sports provision is broad, covering athletics, football, rounders, cricket, swimming, tennis and netball, and there is a good range of clubs including choir, drama, coding, gardening, art and science club. For families with children who have additional needs, Wyburns has a comprehensive set of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, multi-sensory impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. This makes it a strong option for families seeking an inclusive mainstream setting. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Grove Wood Primary School, just 1 km away, so Wyburns sits in a competitive local market, but its oversubscription figures show it holds its own.

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