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Kirby Primary Academy

Halstead Road, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 0LW

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Not inspected
Ofsted
63%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
209
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Kirby Primary Academy

Kirby Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 209 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Essex →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
209 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22.2%
Free school meals
1.9%
EAL
2.4%
SEN support
22.0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%
Expected standard (RWM)
3%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%
Overall absence
10.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
23.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
10.61
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24
£47,226
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 33% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,783 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,502
Spend per pupil
£6,545
Income per pupil
44%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Halstead Road, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 0LW
Phone
01255674056
Head Teacher
Debbie Byles

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
PermanentPart time£25,614 - £26,847 (FTE) · · NJC SCP Range 3-6, 28.5 hours per week, 39 weeks (TTO plus 5 Inset days) per year
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kirby Primary Academy?
Kirby Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Kirby Primary Academy have?
Kirby Primary Academy has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Kirby Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
63% of pupils at Kirby Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Kirby Primary Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Kirby Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Kirby Primary Academy?
Kirby Primary Academy is located at Halstead Road, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 0LW.

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