Bournes Green Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Burlescoombe Road Southend-on-Sea Essex SS1 3PS |
| Reference Number | 143339 |
Bournes Green Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is the school's first inspection under the current framework, following a long gap since its last inspection 16 years ago, during which it was rated 'Outstanding'. The school is part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust, which fosters a supportive multi-academy environment. Notably, the school creates a positive learning atmosphere where high expectations lead to good pupil achievement and wellbeing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.22%
Girls: 47.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 2 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70% |
| Unclassified | 10.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Bournes Green Infant School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and demonstrate high standards of behaviour.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, particularly in early years.
- Pupils have a strong love for reading and make significant progress in phonics.
- Teachers are well supported and confident in their subject knowledge.
- The school promotes strong personal development and encourages pupil responsibility.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum in a few subjects is not as well developed, leading to gaps in pupil knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bournes Green Junior School
Ladram Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3PX |
0.07 miles |
|
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9NP |
0.45 miles |
|
Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PW |
0.77 miles |
|
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Richmond Avenue, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LG |
0.79 miles |
|
St George's Catholic Primary School
Eagle Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9RN |
0.81 miles |
|
Hinguar Community Primary School
New Garrison Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9FE |
1.06 miles |
|
Greenways Primary School
Greenways, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3BS |
1.14 miles |
|
Friars Primary School and Nursery
Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9XX |
1.16 miles |
|
Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4PQ |
1.36 miles |
|
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4PQ |
1.36 miles |
|
Great Wakering Primary Academy
High Street, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 0EJ |
1.65 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Windermere Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2RF |
1.78 miles |
|
Temple Sutton Primary School
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BA |
1.87 miles |
|
Bournemouth Park Academy
Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 5JN |
2.02 miles |
|
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
Lancaster Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS |
2.03 miles |
|
Barling Magna Primary Academy
Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 0LN |
2.13 miles |
|
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Boston Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6JH |
2.7 miles |
|
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AY |
2.77 miles |
|
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Avenue Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PJ |
2.77 miles |
|
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
121 - 127 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AH |
2.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Thorpe Hall School
|
0.62 miles |
|
Shoeburyness High School
Caulfield Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LL |
0.63 miles |
|
Southchurch High School
Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4XA |
0.75 miles |
|
Southend High School for Girls
Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4UZ |
0.98 miles |
|
St Nicholas School
Philpott Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4RL |
1.23 miles |
|
Cecil Jones Academy
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BU |
1.73 miles |
|
Sutton House Academy
Wentworth Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5LG |
2.22 miles |
|
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND |
2.47 miles |
|
Compass Community School Boleyn Park
8 Trinity Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PU |
2.95 miles |
|
St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS |
2.97 miles |
|
Southend High School for Boys
Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG |
3.23 miles |
|
Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
3.46 miles |
|
Lancaster School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
3.46 miles |
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St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
4.28 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP |
4.31 miles |
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Estuary High School
820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NH |
4.32 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
4.37 miles |
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Kingsdown School
Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT |
4.63 miles |
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The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU |
4.68 miles |
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The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW |
4.7 miles |