Chevening Gardens, Hockley, Essex SS5 4UR
10 simple reasons to choose Hockley Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) in Hockley.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Hockley Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Hockley and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 24.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 30% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and foundation subjects are organised by half-termly topics. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. Forest School for all years.
In the top 28% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
Find another school near Hockley Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Saint Pierre School (5.9 miles); St Michael's CofE Preparatory School (6 miles); Thorpe Hall Lower School (8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Earls Hall Primary School (3.8 miles); Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea (3.8 miles); Kingston Primary School (3.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Thorpe Hall School (8 miles); St John's School, Billericay (12.4 miles); New Hall School (15.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
The FitzWimarc School (2.2 miles); The Sweyne Park School (2.8 miles); The King John School (4.9 miles).