SchoolScoresNorthlands Primary School and Nursery
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Winifred Road, Pitsea, Basildon, SS13 3JQ
01268 553434 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 July 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 | Outstanding |
| 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
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 4th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basildon. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th 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%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
90 pupils in this year group.
64% — about the same as the Essex average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 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 | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 95 |
| Of those, offered a place | 86 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 148 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.0% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.1 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 23rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 14% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 28 state primary schools in Basildon. Higher than 18% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Maple Grove Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eversley Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Briscoe Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greensted Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Felmore Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CofE Academy, Bowers Gifford 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bardfield Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ryedene Primary and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitmore Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Northlands Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Northlands Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 July 2024.
How did Northlands Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Northlands Primary School and Nursery?
92% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Northlands Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Northlands Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 95 families put Northlands Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 90 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 86 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 143125.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.