Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery, Westcliff-on-Sea
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Westcliff-on-Sea, part of South East Essex Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 6 schools in Westcliff-on-Sea with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Southend-on-Sea (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Southend-on-Sea and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (80% in reading, 75% in maths).
Getting a place at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 54 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery are Earls Hall Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); The Westborough School (0.9 miles, Good, 68% reading, 68% maths); Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 71% maths); and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 61% maths).
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Earls Hall Primary SchoolThe Westborough SchoolOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolSt Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
The trust
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery is one of 9 schools run by South East Essex Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
36.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 111 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 28 (5.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Southend Airport Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Bell Northside (opposite), 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery issued 5 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery are Southend High School for Boys (0.4 miles), Chase High School (0.5 miles), St Thomas More High School (1 mile) and Westcliff High School for Boys Academy (1.2 miles).
Southend High School for BoysChase High SchoolSt Thomas More High SchoolWestcliff High School for Boys Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
36.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
32.0
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
14
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery is in Southend-on-Sea; for families living there:
Apply to Southend-on-Sea for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 26 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Southend-on-Sea is 29 (the median across 61 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
412 pupils
420 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Westcliff-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Westcliff-on-Sea
Across Southend-on-Sea council
Places available
1,925
Applications
1,741
Got 1st preference
87.8%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Southend-on-Sea council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
111
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
27.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
509
Total Pupils
259
Boys
250
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,197
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,625
Per pupil
£2740k
Total funding
£264k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
12.7%
Persistent absence
371
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
What are SATs results like at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery?
Of the pupils at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery is oversubscribed, Southend-on-Sea allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery?
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery?
Classes at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery average 32 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery?
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery has around 509 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery?
5% of sessions were missed at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery?
Apply through Southend-on-Sea's coordinated admissions process, naming Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 26 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Southend-on-Sea is 29 (the median across 61 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery?
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery is at Hornby Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0LG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)