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Heycroft Primary School

Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, LEIGH-on-SEA, SS9 5SJ

A Inadequate-rated primary school in LEIGH-on-SEA where 43% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

386

Ages

4-11

FSM

18.4%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Inadequate

Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

75.0%

Writing

58.0%

Maths

63.0%

RWM Combined

43.0%

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About Heycroft Primary School

Heycroft Primary School is a primary school in LEIGH-on-SEA, Southend-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 43% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 386 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, SS9 5SJ | More schools in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Heycroft Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Heycroft Primary School)
Feb 2023 — Inadequate
Feb 2023 — Inadequate (predecessor: Heycroft Primary School)
Jun 2013 — Good (predecessor: Heycroft Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Heycroft Primary School

What is Heycroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Heycroft Primary School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Heycroft Primary School's latest exam results?

Heycroft Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 43% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Heycroft Primary School located?

Heycroft Primary School is a primary school in LEIGH-on-SEA, Southend-on-Sea (SS9 5SJ).

How many pupils attend Heycroft Primary School?

Heycroft Primary School has around 386 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Heycroft Primary School with other schools?

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