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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 143339

Bournes Green Infant School

Academy converter · Southend-on-Sea · SS1 3PS

Ages 2–7 · 193 pupils · Southend-on-Sea

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.4%

Admissions demand

1.18 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-12-05

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.2%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
122

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.18 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

71

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

59

Total preferences (any rank)
149
Preferred offers (top 3)
60
Applications from outside LA
3
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill107%

193 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
193
Boys / girls
98 / 95
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
193 / 180 (107%)
Free school meals
2.7%
FSM pupils
5
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Travis Martinson

Location

Address
Burlescoombe Road
Postcode
SS1 3PS
Town
Southend-on-Sea
County
Essex
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
District
Southend-on-Sea
Constituency
Southend East and Rochford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, 193 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 2.7%.

Open schools in Southend-on-Sea
30
Primary schools in Southend-on-Sea
17
Academies among open schools in Southend-on-Sea
83% (25)
Open schools in SS1
7
Primary in SS1
5
Open schools in Southend-on-Sea LA
60
Primary in Southend-on-Sea LA
33

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Southend-on-SeaNear SS1

  • Bournes Green Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Southend-on-Sea · SS1 3PX · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 7–11

    • KS286%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM9.1%

    0.1 miles away

  • Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM55.6%
    • Demand0.91

    0.4 miles away

  • St George's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Southend-on-Sea · SS3 9RN · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM15.8%
    • Demand1.03

    0.8 miles away

  • Hinguar Community Primary School

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM13.4%
    • Demand1.39

    1.1 miles away

  • Greenways Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southend-on-Sea · SS1 3BS · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 4–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM25.8%
    • Demand0.84

    1.1 miles away

  • Friars Primary School and Nursery

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southend-on-Sea · SS3 9XX · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 3–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM39.7%
    • Demand0.91

    1.2 miles away

  • Hamstel Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southend-on-Sea · SS2 4PQ · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 7–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM34.6%

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Travis Martinson
Telephone
01702587099
Website
https://www.bournesgreen.secat.co.uk

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