Best 3 Primary schools in Basildon – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Billericay; Lee Chapel Primary School (Primary) in Basildon; The Wickford Church of England School (Primary) in Wickford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lee Chapel Primary School and The Wickford Church of England School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Billericay, Essex, Basildon, Essex and Wickford, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Peter's Catholic Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 550, combined total ≈ 1,650, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST, LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	St Peter's Catholic Primary School CM11 2UB	Lee Chapel Primary School SS16 5RU	The Wickford Church of England School SS11 8HE
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Billericay Essex CM11 2UB	Basildon Essex SS16 5RU	Wickford Essex SS11 8HE
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Mar 2024	1 15 Jan 2024	1 14 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	960	165
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST	LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.stpeterscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk	www.leechapel.essex.sch.uk	www.hearts-wickfordcofe.uk
Telephone	01277653770	01268474177	01268733297
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

CM11 2UB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Billericay
Essex
CM11 2UB
Ofsted: 1 20 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST
Website: www.stpeterscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01277653770

Lee Chapel Primary School

SS16 5RU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Basildon
Essex
SS16 5RU
Ofsted: 1 15 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.leechapel.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01268474177

The Wickford Church of England School

SS11 8HE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Wickford
Essex
SS11 8HE
Ofsted: 1 14 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.hearts-wickfordcofe.uk
Telephone: 01268733297

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.