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North Crescent Primary School

Basildon, SS12 9APPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#3,687
of 13,686 nationally

About North Crescent Primary School

North Crescent Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 37 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.64, meaning nearly three families applied for every spot. All 14 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the odds were favourable. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand alone signals strong local confidence. The school is led by headteacher Georgina Elson and serves 194 pupils from ages 2 to 11 in Basildon, Essex. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary with nursery provision, and just over a third of pupils (33.1%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the inclusive, community-focused intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorth Crescent, Wickford, Basildon, SS12 9AP
HeadteacherGeorgina Elson
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)33.1%
School Capacity194 / 262 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumPlaying FieldsForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketTennisSwimmingAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubEco ClubFilm ClubGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

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North Crescent 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.