- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
153 first choices, 119 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Schools in SS16
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: SS16 is a postcode district in Essex with 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries239 primary · 1 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All SS16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SS16
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 SS16
9 in SS16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
55 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 426
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
40 first choices, 47 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 461
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Top Secondary Schools in SS16
1 in SS16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
399 first choices, 287 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,513
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Nurseries in SS16
13 in SS16, highest Ofsted grade first
Basildon Hospital Day Nursery School
Basildon, SS16 5NP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Just Imagine Day Nursery Ltd - Vange
Vange, SS16 4JX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
ABC TREEHOUSE
Basildon, SS16 4AE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SS16, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good13
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet6
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 SS16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SS16 has 23 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 SS16
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 SS16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SS16?
SS16 has 23 schools, including 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 13 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SS16?
The highest-ranked schools in SS16 on Eduscope are Lee Chapel Primary School, Great Berry Primary School, Ryedene Primary and Nursery 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 SS16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in SS16 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.