Best 3 Primary schools in Wickford – comparison

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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: The Wickford Church of England School (Primary) in Wickford; Oakfield Primary School (Primary) in Wickford; North Crescent Primary School (Primary) in Wickford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Wickford Church of England School, Oakfield Primary School and North Crescent Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter, community school and academy sponsor led type located around Wickford, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Wickford Church of England School), published Nov 2023. The lowest is 2 (Oakfield Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Oakfield Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST and SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD.

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Attribute	The Wickford Church of England School SS11 8HE	Oakfield Primary School SS12 9PW	North Crescent Primary School SS12 9AP
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Wickford Essex SS11 8HE	Wickford Essex SS12 9PW	Wickford Essex SS12 9AP
Latest Ofsted	1 14 Nov 2023	2 15 Sep 2024	2 20 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	165	420	262
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST	Essex (881)	SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD
Website	www.hearts-wickfordcofe.uk	www.oakfield.essex.sch.uk	www.northcrescent.org
Telephone	01268733297	01268734343	01268765905
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

Oakfield Primary School

SS12 9PW

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Wickford
Essex
SS12 9PW
Ofsted: 2 15 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.oakfield.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01268734343

North Crescent Primary School

SS12 9AP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Wickford
Essex
SS12 9AP
Ofsted: 2 20 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD
Website: www.northcrescent.org
Telephone: 01268765905

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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.