The Wickford Church of England School
85%
Capacity
140
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About The Wickford Church of England School
The Wickford Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Basildon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 140 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 165 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Lucy Springall, it falls under Essex local authority.
The Wickford Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 107 applications for 34 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
The Wickford Church of England School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (70 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Wickford Church of England School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Basildon, The Wickford Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Mount Road, Wickford, Basildon, SS11 8HE |
| Headteacher | Lucy Springall |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 140 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 140 / 165 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
70 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
107
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mount Road, Wickford
Basildon, SS11 8HE
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