Quilters Junior School

About Quilters Junior School

Quilters Junior School sits well above the Essex local authority average for primary schools when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 62%, but at Quilters that figure is 79%. That is a significant gap, and it places the school 5th out of 39 primary schools in Basildon, putting it in the top 13% nationally. The school is also one of 33 outstanding primaries in Essex, a status it earned in its most recent graded inspection in 2017 and maintained in an ungraded inspection in November 2024. The Ofsted report noted that standards are being maintained, with leadership and management also rated outstanding. For parents comparing options locally, this is a school that consistently outperforms its peers on the headline academic measure.

Digging into the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is strong across individual subjects. In maths, 90% of pupils reached the expected standard and 58% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 109. Reading saw 88% at the expected level and 49% at the higher level, with an average score of 108. Writing was similar, with 88% at the expected standard and 19% at the higher level. The combined expected standard figure of 79% is well above the LA average of 62%, and the school ranks in the top 25% nationally for this metric. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive too: 94% of respondents would recommend the school, and 88% strongly agreed that their child is happy there. The Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, also showed very strong agreement on behaviour, safety and high expectations, with 83% strongly agreeing that the school ensures pupils are well behaved.

The school is slightly oversubscribed, with 267 pupils on roll against a capacity of 256, so it is a popular choice locally. Facilities include a forest school, art studios, a sensory room and music rooms, and there is a good range of sports on offer including netball, cricket, football, rounders and swimming. Clubs cover coding, eco club and gardening. The school has a broad SEND offer, supporting pupils with moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. Only 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is low compared with many schools, and the school has no religious character. For families in Basildon looking for a high-performing junior school with strong academic results and a wide range of enrichment, Quilters is a clear contender.

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