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The Phoenix Primary School

Basildon, SS15 5NQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
107 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2590 of 13,686 nationally

About The Phoenix Primary School

The Phoenix Primary School in Basildon is a large state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 714 pupils against a capacity of 750, so it is running very close to full. Its intake reflects a significantly higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23.8% and the Essex local authority average of roughly 17%. Demand for places is extremely strong. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 273 applications for just 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.03. Of those applicants, 107 put the school as their first preference, and 80 first-preference offers were made. That level of competition suggests a school that local families are actively seeking out, and it is worth noting that the nearest Outstanding-rated school, St Anne Line Catholic Junior School, is only 1.2 kilometres away, so Phoenix is clearly holding its own in a competitive local market.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLeinster Road, Basildon, Basildon, SS15 5NQ
HeadteacherMarie Kirkham
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils714
Free School Meals (FSM)25.4%
School Capacity714 / 750 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibrarySports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersNetballDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phoenix Primary School

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