Wickford Primary School
90%
Capacity
509
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Wickford Primary School
Wickford Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Basildon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 509 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 564 places).
Ofsted has rated Wickford Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lorraine Ramet, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5502nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 39 in Basildon.
Wickford Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 144 applications for 47 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
Wickford Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wickford Primary School include Forest School, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Netball, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Art Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Basildon, Wickford Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Market Road, Wickford, Basildon, SS12 0AG |
| Headteacher | Lorraine Ramet |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 509 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.6% |
| School Capacity | 509 / 564 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5502nd of 13,686
Nationally
585th of 1,612
In East of England
15th of 39
In Basildon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
144
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Market Road, Wickford
Basildon, SS12 0AG
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