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Wickford Primary School

Basildon, SS12 0AGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#5,502
of 13,686 nationally

About Wickford Primary School

Wickford Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a published capacity of 564 pupils and currently houses 509, meaning it is not yet at full capacity. However, the demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 144 applications for just 47 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.06. Of those applications, 45 were first-preference offers, suggesting that most families who put it as their top choice were successful. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.6%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and gives a clear sense of the school's inclusive intake. The school serves a mixed demographic in the Basildon borough, and its headteacher, Lorraine Ramet, leads a setting where the pupil body reflects a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarket Road, Wickford, Basildon, SS12 0AG
HeadteacherLorraine Ramet
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils509
Free School Meals (FSM)20.6%
School Capacity509 / 564 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballTennisNetballGymnasticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingArt ClubFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:10-17:00

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

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Wickford 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.