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Lee Chapel Primary School

Basildon, SS16 5RUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
175 1st-choice / 120 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#488 of 13,686 nationally

About Lee Chapel Primary School

Lee Chapel Primary School in Basildon is a large state primary that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its strong local reputation. With 1,068 pupils on roll against a capacity of 960, the school is operating above its official limit, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 394 applications for just 120 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.28. Of those, 175 families put it as their first preference, and 112 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake for the area. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age two, meaning it can serve families from the earliest stages of education. Its size and popularity mean that securing a place is competitive, particularly for families living outside its immediate catchment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Knares, Basildon, Basildon, SS16 5RU
HeadteacherSue Jackson
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils1,068
Free School Meals (FSM)14.6%
School Capacity1,068 / 960 (111% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisNetballCross CountryAthleticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:40-08:30

After-school care

15:00-18:30

Source: leechapel.essex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Lee Chapel Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.