St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
99%
Capacity
178
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Basildon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 178 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Anne Line Catholic Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Clayton, it falls under Essex local authority.
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 60 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anne Line Catholic Infant School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Basildon, St Anne Line Catholic Infant School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wickhay, Basildon, Basildon, SS15 5AF |
| Headteacher | Melanie Clayton |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 178 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.2% |
| School Capacity | 178 / 180 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Feb 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Feb 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
110
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wickhay, Basildon
Basildon, SS15 5AF
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