Wickford Primary School

Details

Age Range	4-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Maintained school, Community school
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Essex
Address	Market Road, SS12 0AG
School Website	wickfordprimary.uk/
Telephone	1268733071
URN	114813

School Census

Total	511
Girls/Boys	256/255
Girls/Boys Ratio	50.1%/49.9%
% pupils where English not first language	3.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	92
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	11.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
10/01/2023	Good
25/09/2012	Good

Inspection Date	10/01/2023
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	25/09/2012
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
10 January 2023	School inspection: Good	View
13 December 2017	Short inspection	View
25 September 2012	Full inspection: Good	View
07 January 2011	Interim assessment	View
18 September 2007	Full inspection: Outstanding	View
25 April 2005	Full inspection	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	67%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	9%
Reading	105
Maths	104
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	57
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	4
Reading	105
Maths	103
Reading Progress	-0.3
Writing Progress	0.1
Maths Progress	-1.3

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	54%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	10%
Reading	103
Maths	104
Reading Progress	-1.7
Writing Progress	-2.3
Maths Progress	-0.9

Type	Score
Primary Results 2018
Pupils meeting the expected standard	56%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	8%
Reading	103
Maths	104
Reading Progress	-2.4
Writing Progress	-3.5
Maths Progress	-0.6

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	176
As First Preference	50
As second preference	51
As third preference	49

Total Offers Made	54
first preference offers	50
second preference offers	4
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	190
As First Preference	56
As second preference	68
As third preference	39

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	56
second preference offers	4
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.05%
Total Applications	180
As First Preference	60
As second preference	41
As third preference	57

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	57
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.15%
Total Applications	167
As First Preference	63
As second preference	36
As third preference	42

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	55
second preference offers	4
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.14%
Total Applications	214
As First Preference	58
As second preference	53
As third preference	76

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	51
second preference offers	7
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.18%
Total Applications	219
As First Preference	65
As second preference	71
As third preference	53

Total Offers Made	59
first preference offers	55
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	52%
agree	40%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	58%
agree	35%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	32%
agree	48%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	7%
agree	11%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	6%
not applicable	63%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	58%
agree	36%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	31%
agree	30%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	2%
not applicable	24%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	19%
no	81%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	29%
agree	45%
disagree	16%
strongly disagree	3%
dont know	6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	33%
agree	43%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	12%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	39%
agree	49%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	35%
agree	53%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	47%
agree	44%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	57%
agree	39%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	35%
agree	42%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	86%
no	14%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	77.6%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.8%
african ethnic origin	3.4%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	1.5%
indian ethnic origin	1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin	0.6%
chinese ethnic origin	0.6%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	80.8%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.1%
african ethnic origin	2.2%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.8%
indian ethnic origin	1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	1%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.6%

Nearby Schools

North Crescent Primary School

(0.26 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: North Crescent, , SS12 9AP

The Wickford Church of England School

(0.47 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Mount Road, , SS11 8HE

Grange Primary School

(0.62 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Elder Avenue, , SS12 0LR