St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
91%
Capacity
192
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Basildon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Marshall, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10715th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 39 in Basildon.
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 24 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is below average, with 38% recommending the school (21 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Basildon, St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | London Road, Basildon, Basildon, SS13 2DU |
| Headteacher | Clare Marshall |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.7% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 210 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10715th of 13,686
Nationally
1188th of 1,612
In East of England
32nd of 39
In Basildon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
21 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
34
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
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Contact Information
London Road, Basildon
Basildon, SS13 2DU
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Opening Hours
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