Kirby Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Frinton-on-Sea and the wider Essex area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 209 pupils on roll with space for 210, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 25 February 2025, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.