South Green Infant School
107%
Capacity
192
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About South Green Infant School
South Green Infant School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 88 applications for just 39 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.26. Of those 88 applications, 31 were first-preference choices, and all 31 first-preference families were offered a place. This level of demand suggests strong word-of-mouth and a good reputation in the Basildon area. The school is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 3 to 7, with a nursery provision on site. It currently has 192 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 180, which further underlines its popularity. The headteacher is Victoria Gray, and the school has no religious character. With 14.1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake reflects a broadly mixed catchment.
Academically, South Green Infant School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent inspections. The most recent graded inspection took place in 2014, where it received Good for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision. An ungraded inspection in October 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. Because this is an infant school, there are no published Key Stage 2 SATs results to compare against the Essex local authority average of 62 per cent. However, the school’s strong Ofsted record and high demand suggest solid early-years and Key Stage 1 outcomes. The school offers a range of sports including rounders, cricket, netball, athletics, gymnastics, tennis, and dance, plus clubs such as drama, science club, choir, and film club.
Facilities include a dining hall, ICT suite, music rooms, outdoor playground, and art studios. The school is well equipped to support children with additional needs, with SEND provisions covering moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, and physical disability. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, 0.9 kilometres away. South Green Infant School suits families who want a well-regarded local infant school with strong community demand, a broad range of extracurricular activities, and a clear track record of Good Ofsted outcomes. Its oversubscription means applying as a first preference is advisable.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Ganels Road, Billericay, Basildon, CM11 2TG |
| Headteacher | Victoria Gray |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.1% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 180 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 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.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British89.1%
- Mixed4.1%
- White (other)3.1%
- Asian1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
7
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Green Infant School
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Contact Information
Ganels Road, Billericay
Basildon, CM11 2TG
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