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Ghyllgrove Primary School

Basildon, SS14 2BGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
56 1st-choice / 72 places
Ranking
#9,702
of 13,686 nationally

About Ghyllgrove Primary School

If you're looking for a school where most parents feel their child is thriving, Ghyllgrove Primary School in Basildon has some encouraging signals. In the most recent Parent View survey, 90% of the 93 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a strong vote of confidence. The picture is reinforced by the school's popularity: for the 2025/26 intake, Ghyllgrove received 101 applications for 72 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.4 applicants per place. 56 of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 56 were offered a spot. On the specific question of whether their child is happy, 72% of parents strongly agreed and a further 23% agreed, leaving just 2% who disagreed. Similarly, 65% strongly agreed that their child feels safe, with 31% agreeing. These figures suggest a school where the day-to-day experience for most children is a positive one.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Gore, Basildon, Basildon, SS14 2BG
HeadteacherRachelle Tidiman
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils625
Free School Meals (FSM)35.9%
School Capacity625 / 630 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 93 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosICT SuiteGymnasiumLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsFootballCricketTennisNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubChessChoirArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

Source: ghyllgroveprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghyllgrove Primary School

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