Bardfield Academy

About Bardfield Academy

Bardfield Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Basildon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 455 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Bardfield Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Donna Dry, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12531st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 39 in Basildon.

Bardfield Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 38 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Bardfield Academy include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Netball, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Drama, Eco Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Basildon, Bardfield Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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