- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
55 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 311
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Schools in SS12
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 13 schools and nurseries
In short: SS12 is a postcode district in Essex with 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries136 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All SS12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SS12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SS12
6 in SS12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
59 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 413
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
58 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 391
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
Top Secondary Schools in SS12
2 in SS12, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
135 first choices, 185 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,181
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Nurseries in SS12
6 in SS12, highest Ofsted grade first
Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School
Wickford, SS12 9NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Just Imagine Day Nursery - Wickford Ltd
Wickford, SS12 0AN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Tots Nursery
Wickford, SS12 9NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SS12
2 in SS12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
135 first choices, 185 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,181
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Castledon School
Wickford, SS12 0PW · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
Special Schools in SS12
1 in SS12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Castledon School
Wickford, SS12 0PW · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SS12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good9
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SS12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SS12 has 13 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SS12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SS12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SS12?
SS12 has 13 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SS12?
The highest-ranked schools in SS12 on Eduscope are Grange Primary School, Abacus Primary School, Oakfield Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in SS12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in SS12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.