South Green Junior School

About South Green Junior School

South Green Junior School, a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Basildon, Essex, posts Key Stage 2 results that sit comfortably above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 academic year, 67% of its pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with an LA average of 62% for primary schools. That five-percentage-point gap places the school in the top third of primaries nationally, ranking 13th out of 39 schools within Basildon itself. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections, the most recent being an ungraded visit in 2022 that confirmed it remains Good. Leadership and management, as well as overall effectiveness, were both judged Good in the previous graded inspection of 2012, suggesting a stable and well-run school that delivers above-average outcomes for its pupils.

Digging into the detail of the 2023/24 SATs, the school’s strongest subject is reading, where 86% of pupils met the expected standard and 33% reached the higher standard. Maths follows closely, with 79% at expected and 24% at the higher level. Writing is the weakest of the three core subjects, with 72% at expected and 23% at higher. The average scaled scores sit at 107 for reading and 106 for maths, both a point or two above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s ranking within Essex is 160th out of 444 primary schools, placing it in the top 36% of the county. While there is no Progress 8 data for primary schools, the combination of above-average attainment and a Good Ofsted rating suggests a solid, reliable option for families in the Basildon area.

The school operates at near full capacity, with 237 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, and 11.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average. Facilities include a library, art studios, an ICT suite, a gymnasium, a sports hall, playing fields, a sensory room and a Forest School area. There is a broad range of clubs, from choir and chess to science, eco and film clubs, plus sports including cross country, cricket, rounders and dance. The school’s SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families seeking a nearby Outstanding-rated alternative, St Peter’s Catholic Primary School is just one kilometre away. South Green is best suited to parents who want a well-regarded, above-average local primary with strong reading outcomes and a wide range of enrichment activities.

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