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Briscoe Primary School & Nursery

Basildon, SS13 1PNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#7,769
of 13,686 nationally

About Briscoe Primary School & Nursery

Parents at Briscoe Primary School & Nursery are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 99% of the 95 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. The feedback is particularly strong on happiness and safety: 98% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and the same proportion felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally too. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 66 applications for just 36 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.83 applicants per place. Of those, 30 families put it as their first preference, and all 30 were offered a spot. Parents also feel well-informed, with 97% agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing, and a similar number saying concerns are dealt with properly. The school’s leadership was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, which aligns with the strong sense of trust parents seem to place in the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFelmores End, Basildon, Basildon, SS13 1PN
HeadteacherTerri Chudleigh
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils318
Free School Meals (FSM)45.9%
School Capacity318 / 315 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballGymnasticsTennisDanceRoundersAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingChessChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: hearts-briscoe.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Briscoe Primary School & Nursery

Briscoe Primary School & Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.