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South Green Infant School

Basildon, CM11 2TGPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGanels Road, Billericay, Basildon, CM11 2TG
HeadteacherVictoria Gray
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils192
Free School Meals (FSM)14.1%
School Capacity192 / 180 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersCricketNetballAthleticsGymnasticsTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

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

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