Heycroft Primary School

About Heycroft Primary School

Heycroft Primary School is an academy sponsor led in LEIGH-on-SEA, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 386 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 February 2023) rated it Inadequate. At the end of Key Stage 2, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Southend-on-Sea →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

386 / 420 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 February 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 5SJ

Phone

01702521832

Head Teacher

Andy Abel

Website

https://www.heycroftschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heycroft Primary School?

Heycroft Primary School is an academy sponsor led in LEIGH-on-SEA, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Heycroft Primary School have?

Heycroft Primary School has 386 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Heycroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Heycroft Primary School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 February 2023).

How does Heycroft Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

43% of pupils at Heycroft Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Heycroft Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Heycroft Primary School is part of SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Heycroft Primary School?

Heycroft Primary School is located at Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 5SJ.