Heycroft Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Heycroft Primary School
Address: Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, Benvenue Avenue
Town/City: Leigh-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: SS9 5SJ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01702 521832
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: South East Essex Academy Trust
Sponsor: South East Essex Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andy Abel
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 349 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.1%

Location and administration

URN: 150361
DfE Number: 882/2005
UKPRN: 10093895
UPRN: 10091843001
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Southend-on-Sea (E06000033)
Constituency: Southend West and Leigh (E14001502)
Electoral Ward: Eastwood Park (E05002215)

Easting & Northing: 584687E, 189038N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 34' 14.13" N 0° 39' 49.32" E
Plus Code: 9F32HMC7+6F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Andy Abel - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sue Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mr Gareth Daniels - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mrs Jasmin Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 November 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Gibson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Lorna Hebden - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Lennox - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mr Shane Owen - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Shaun Purvis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mrs Katy Watson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.