Kirby Primary Academy
Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kirby Primary Academy is a primary school in Frinton-on-Sea for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 289th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2019, report published 11 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Pupils experience a vibrant school. They participate in a rich range of wider experiences through the '11 before 11' programme. These include beekeeping, seal watching and sleeping under the stars. Pupils go to trusted adults when they need to because they know caring staff will listen and help. This creates an environment where pupils are happy and safe. Pupils experience a broad, interesting and well-structured curriculum. This is brought to life for pupils through themed days, where they become immersed in what it is like to be a Greek or an Egyptian. The school has raised expectations for pupils' achievement. These are typically realised well in the work pupils produce and the knowledge they gain. However, sometimes pupils do not develop their spelling or the depth of their mathematical knowledge as well as they might. The school community follows the values of being kind, respectful and responsible. Pupils learn about how to show these through assemblies and class discussions. Pupils take great pride in the badges they gain for showing these values. Pupils get lots of support in dealing with feelings and resolving any issues. This all means the school is a pleasant environment where pupils behave well.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes teachers do not develop the depth of some pupils' mathematical knowledge well enough. This means some pupils do not extend and develop their knowledge further. The school should ensure that teachers provide opportunities for pupils to deepen their mathematical knowledge so pupils achieve as highly as they can in mathematics.
- The school does not have a consistent approach to teaching grammar, punctuation and spelling. As a result, some pupils do not apply their knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation consistently in their written work. This means these pupils' written work is not always of the standard it should be. The school needs to ensure that staff teach grammar, punctuation and spelling effectively and help pupils to apply this knowledge consistently well in their written work.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Kirby Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Lift Hamford | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Philomena's School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Walton on the Naze Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Debbie Byles
- Phone
- 01255674056
- Address
- Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0LW
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 139806
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.