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St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford

Basildon, SS13 2DUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#10,715
of 13,686 nationally

About St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford

St Margaret's Church of England Academy in Bowers Gifford is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, currently home to 192 pupils against a capacity of 210. That leaves a small amount of headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 34 applications for 24 places, with 23 of those coming as first preferences. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.7%, which is notably above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. As a Church of England school in the Essex local authority area, it has a religious character that may appeal to local families, though the data doesn't indicate whether this affects admissions criteria. The school also offers nursery provision, meaning it can take children from age two, which is a practical advantage for working parents in the Basildon area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLondon Road, Basildon, Basildon, SS13 2DU
HeadteacherClare Marshall
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils192
Free School Meals (FSM)21.7%
School Capacity192 / 210 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersNetballFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirScience ClubGardening

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford

St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.