SchoolScoresHinguar Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
New Garrison Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9FE
01702 292721 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 June 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Southend-on-Sea comparisons use the 14 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 87% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 42% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 45 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 71% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southend-on-Sea figures pool parents at the Southend-on-Sea schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
76% — 14 points above the Southend-on-Sea average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southend-on-Sea. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 109 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 25.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 17.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 13.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.0 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.6 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 17 state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 39% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 12.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Friars Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bournes Green Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Bournes Green Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Wakering Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alleyn Court Preparatory School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Greenways Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hamstel Junior School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hinguar Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hinguar Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 June 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Hinguar Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hinguar Community Primary School?
91% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hinguar Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hinguar Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Hinguar Community Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143333.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.