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The Wickford Church of England School

Basildon, SS11 8HEPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Wickford Church of England School

If you're a parent considering The Wickford Church of England School, the feedback from other families is strikingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, 97% of respondents said they would recommend the school, and the responses to individual questions are remarkably strong. For example, 86% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and feels safe there, with no parents disagreeing. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 107 applications for just 34 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.15. Of those, 32 first-preference families received offers. This level of demand suggests a school that has built a strong reputation among the families who know it best.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMount Road, Wickford, Basildon, SS11 8HE
HeadteacherLucy Springall
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils140
Free School Meals (FSM)8.1%
School Capacity140 / 165 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Breakfast club

07:30-08:35

Source: hearts-wickfordcofe.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wickford Church of England School

The Wickford Church of England School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.