Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery
N/A
Ofsted Rating
49%
Capacity
206
Pupils
5.9x
Demand
About Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery
Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery is a state-funded None primary school serving the Basildon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Sue Jackson, it falls under Essex local authority.
Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 178 applications for 30 places, making it 5.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery include Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Choir, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Basildon, Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | George Street, Basildon, Basildon, SS16 5NQ |
| Headteacher | Sue Jackson |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.3% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 420 (49% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
178
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
George Street, Basildon
Basildon, SS16 5NQ
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