Stambridge Primary School, Rochford
Stambridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Rochford, part of Hearts Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 7 schools in Rochford with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 72% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stambridge Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Stambridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 100% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Stambridge Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Stambridge Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 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 Stambridge Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stambridge Primary School are Waterman Primary School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 50% maths); Rochford Primary and Nursery School (1.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 52% reading, 38% maths); and Holt Farm Junior School (1.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 73% maths).
Stambridge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Waterman Primary SchoolRochford Primary and Nursery SchoolSt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolHolt Farm Junior School
The trust
Stambridge Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Hearts Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Stambridge Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (94%).
Who goes there
15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (23.2%) received SEN support and 1 (1.2%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Stambridge Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rochford Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stambridge School (opposite), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).
Suspensions and exclusions
Stambridge Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
15.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
17 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
16.4
Avg class size
18.5
Infant (KS1)
19.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Stambridge Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Stambridge Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stambridge Primary School is in Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 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
Your chances of a place at Stambridge Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
76 pupils
105 places
29 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Rochford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rochford
Across Essex council
Places available
17,932
Applications
15,737
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
24.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
82
Total Pupils
48
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,403
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,925
Per pupil
£572k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
10.1%
Persistent absence
69
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
Stambridge Primary School
Questions parents ask about Stambridge Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stambridge Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stambridge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Stambridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stambridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Stambridge Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stambridge Primary School is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Stambridge Primary School?
Stambridge Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 72% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Stambridge Primary School?
Classes at Stambridge Primary School average 16.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stambridge Primary School?
Stambridge Primary School has around 82 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stambridge Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Stambridge Primary School in 2024/25. 10.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stambridge Primary School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Stambridge Primary School 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 Stambridge Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stambridge Primary School?
Stambridge Primary School is at Stambridge Road, Stambridge, Rochford, Essex, SS4 2AP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)