Portico Academy Trust
Portico Academy Trust is an academy trust running 5 schools (5 primary) in Southend-on-Sea.
Of its 2 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (2 good).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 6 of their 6 graded areas were strong or exceptional.
Across its primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 09952066, incorporated in 2016.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Portico Academy Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Southend-on-Sea | - | KS2 78% |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Southend-on-Sea | - | - |
| Hamstel Junior School | Primary | Southend-on-Sea | Good (2024) | KS2 69% |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Southend-on-Sea | Good (2024) | KS2 62% |
| West Leigh Junior School | Primary | Leigh-on-Sea | Report card: 6/6 strong | KS2 89% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.