Earls Hall Primary School
Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Earls Hall Primary School is a primary school in Westcliff-on-Sea for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 59 schools in Southend-on-Sea. It ranks 8th of 27 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2018, report published 16 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 June 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are happy in lessons and when they meet with their friends at breaktime or in school clubs. Relationships in school are friendly and kind. Pupils have respectful friendships with their peers. They all try hard to meet the school's expectations of being honest, reflective, creative, respectful, unique and responsible members of the school community. As a result, pupils feel safe and cared for. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Pupils meet these expectations by behaving very well and working hard. They are encouraged to think 'smartly', reflect on their choices and make the right decision. As a result, pupils learn in a calm and orderly school, where learning is rarely interrupted. They know bullying can happen but also know that all adults respond and sort it out when it does occur. Pupils are very proud of their school and interested in making it better. They feel responsible for each other and their community. They enjoy the responsibilities they have, including taking care of the school farm, looking after Mabel the school dog and being on the school council. They invite friends and neighbours for coffee and raise funds for charity.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not always teach the curriculum as the school intends. They sometimes change or choose what to teach. As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that the curriculum is taught systematically and consistently in all subjects.
- In a few subjects, assessment systems are not well established. Staff do not always spot where pupils need further practice. Consequently, some pupils cannot build on their learning effectively. The school must ensure effective assessment systems are in place in all subjects so that teachers know what pupils have already learned before introducing new knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
638 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Earls Hall Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| The Westborough School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Badcock
- Phone
- 01702333360
- Address
- Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0QN
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- URN
- 114720
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.