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Friars Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Friars Primary School and Nursery is a academy converter primary school in Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 427 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

427

Pupils

472

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Friars Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Friars Primary School and Nursery sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southend-on-Sea. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Friars Primary School and Nursery — School Information

Full address
Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9XX
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
41.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143334

Other Primary Schools in Southend-on-Sea

If Friars Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southend-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Friars Primary School and Nursery

Is Friars Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Friars Primary School and Nursery is operating close to its capacity of 472 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Friars Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Friars Primary School and Nursery is managed by Southend-on-Sea. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Friars Primary School and Nursery cover?

Friars Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Friars Primary School and Nursery?

Friars Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.