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Bardfield Academy

Basildon, SS16 4NLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
#12,531
of 13,686 nationally

About Bardfield Academy

Bardfield Academy is a state primary school in Basildon, Essex, that is currently running well above its official capacity. With 455 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is clearly a popular choice for local families, and this is reflected in its oversubscribed admissions for the 2025/26 intake. The school received 59 total applications for just 38 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.55, and all 34 first-preference applicants were offered a place. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 50.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with considerable socioeconomic need. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age two, and its mixed-gender, non-religious character means it draws from a broad cross-section of the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClay Hill Road, Basildon, Basildon, SS16 4NL
HeadteacherDonna Dry
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils455
Free School Meals (FSM)50.6%
School Capacity455 / 420 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumPlaying FieldsLibrarySports HallSensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubDramaEco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:20-17:45

Source: bardfieldacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bardfield Academy

Bardfield Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.