Compare Hamstel Junior School and Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Hamstel Junior School (Primary) in Southend-on-Sea; Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Southend-on-Sea; Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Southend-on-Sea — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hamstel Junior School, Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Hamstel Junior School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 1,450, typical FSM 35–40%, range 25–30%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Portico Academy Trust and ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST.

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Attribute	Hamstel Junior School SS2 4PQ	Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery SS1 2NS	Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School SS1 2RF
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 4PQ	Southend-on-Sea Essex SS1 2NS	Southend-on-Sea Essex SS1 2RF
Latest Ofsted	2 19 May 2024	2 25 Jun 2024	2 9 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	600	420	472
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Portico Academy Trust	Portico Academy Trust	ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
Website	www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk	www.portersgrange.co.uk	www.shs-southend.co.uk
Telephone	01702468048	01702468047	01702414200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hamstel Junior School

SS2 4PQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 4PQ
Ofsted: 2 19 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Portico Academy Trust
Website: www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk
Telephone: 01702468048

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

SS1 2NS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 2NS
Ofsted: 2 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Portico Academy Trust
Website: www.portersgrange.co.uk
Telephone: 01702468047

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

SS1 2RF

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 2RF
Ofsted: 2 9 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
Website: www.shs-southend.co.uk
Telephone: 01702414200

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.