The Robert Drake Primary School

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11312 pupils

Church Road, New Thundersley, SS7 3HTWebsite01268754124

Good312 pupilsAges 4–11

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Good2y ago

Inspected Feb 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils312

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils312

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

312 / 315 (99%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Penny Coe Mrs Natalie Jackson

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 85%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.5%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.5%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 11.9%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.2%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty12 (27%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder11 (25%)

Speech, Language & Communication11 (25%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 (11%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 (5%)

Hearing Impairment1 (2%)

Physical Disability1 (2%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 14

Teaching assistants (FTE)9

Support staff (FTE)15

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils312

Free school meals 13.1%

English as additional language 3.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.9%

White Other5.1%

Black African3.2%

Mixed Other1.6%

Indian1.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.6%

Mixed White & Asian1.0%

Unclassified0.3%

Chinese0.3%

Pakistani0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,471

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,929 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,783

Support staff£917

Premises£274

Energy£76

Learning resources£296

Income per pupil£5,583

2023-24

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