Best Primary Schools in Basildon
30 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Basildon, 30 primary schools operate, accounting for 33.7% of the total 89 schools in the area, educating a total of 12,981 pupils.
- Basildon primary schools have an Ofsted rating of 95.2% Good or Outstanding, with 4 Outstanding and 16 Good ratings out of 21 inspected schools.
- Primary schools in Basildon have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.90, with 32.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- At KS2, 58.9% of pupils in Basildon meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 18.0%, lower than the national rate of 20.0%.
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Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery
Primary · Ages 4–11
Lee Chapel Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
Maple Grove Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Northlands Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Felmore Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
Great Berry Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
The Phoenix Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Vange Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Lincewood Primary Academy
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Millhouse Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–7
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Janet Duke Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Noak Bridge Primary School
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Ghyllgrove Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
Frequently Asked Questions
How many primary schools are in Basildon?
There are 30 primary schools in Basildon, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Basildon?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Basildon include Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery, Lee Chapel Primary School, and Maple Grove Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Basildon?
Basildon has 4 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 20 are rated Good, meaning 92% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Basildon ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Basildon perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Basildon, 59% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Basildon primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Basildon is 22:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Basildon?
When choosing a primary school in Basildon, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 30 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Basildon | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,008 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.