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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery is a academy sponsor led primary school in Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 435 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

435

Pupils

420

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Porters Grange 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 435 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery — School Information

Full address
Lancaster Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2NS
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
40.4% of pupils
DfE URN
142683

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Is Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Yes — Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery currently has 435 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Porters Grange 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 Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery cover?

Porters Grange 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 Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery?

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.