Friars Primary School and Nursery vs Hinguar Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friars Primary School and Nursery
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
Hinguar Community Primary School
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
261 students
| Measure | Friars Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea, East of England | Hinguar Community Primary School Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1172 of 1,872 | #281 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9676 of 15,697 | #2182 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 429 | 261 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 261 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.friarsprimary.co.uk/ | www.hinguar.secat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hinguar Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 42.2).
- •Hinguar Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 66%).
- •Hinguar Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 5%).
- •Friars Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 429 students compared with 261.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Friars Primary School and Nursery better than Hinguar Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hinguar Community Primary School ranks higher (79.8 vs 42.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Friars Primary School and Nursery and Hinguar Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Friars Primary School and Nursery: 429. Hinguar Community Primary School: 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friars Primary School and Nursery and Hinguar Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Friars Primary School and Nursery is 1172nd of 1,872 and Hinguar Community Primary School is 281st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).