SchoolScoresGhyllgrove Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
The Gore, Basildon, SS14 2BG
01268 450067 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
93 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Basildon comparisons use the 17 of its 29 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Basildon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 13th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 26 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 56% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Basildon figures pool parents at the Basildon schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
49% — 14 points below the Essex average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 53 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 51 |
| Of those, offered a place | 51 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 97 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 15 places for hearing impairment; Social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.4% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.8% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 22nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 25th highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 28 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Anne Line Catholic Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne Line Catholic Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion)
- The Willows Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingswood Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairhouse Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lee Chapel Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Tree Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Janet Duke Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Noak Bridge Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Laindon Park Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ghyllgrove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Ghyllgrove Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ghyllgrove Primary School?
90% of the 93 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ghyllgrove Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ghyllgrove Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 51 families put Ghyllgrove Primary School as their first choice for 53 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 51 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114914.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.