Wickford Primary School

A good community school school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wickford Primary School.

Wickford, SS120AG Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 January 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Market Road
Wickford, SS120AG
Phone
1268733071
Website
wickfordprimary.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114813
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Market Road, Wickford, SS12 0AG
Website
http://wickfordprimary.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
564 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
523
Free School Meals
22.0% (115 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.4 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Wickford Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 105.0
2024 104.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
65
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
523 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Striving to become independent, motivated learners & responsible citizens."

Honest Positive Determined Respectful

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Wickford Primary School. Our vision is for pupils to become independent, motivated learners and responsible citizens; children are at the centre of everything we do and have a voice in how the school looks and feels; we have high expectations of behaviour and work; the school operates on a split-site basis with opportunities across both sites for learning and leadership.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Jack of All Sports Boys Football Running Club Crafty Katie German Club Y5/Y6 Girls & Boys Football Team Training Art Club Cheerleading JW Tennis Academy Jack of All Sports Dodgeball Choir Club Street Dance

Sports

Football Tennis Dodgeball Running

Facilities

Split-site with lower school and upper school Extensive outdoor grounds Sports fields Playgrounds Wildlife area Sensory garden Pond Outdoor learning spaces across both sites

Curriculum Highlights

Through the Keyhole Terrific Toys Great Escape Let's Celebrate Superheroes Rule! Chocotastic Shiver & Sizzle Castles & Dragons Green Fingers Our Planet World of Wonders Journeys The Smashing Saxons Groovy Greeks World War II Learning Rocks! ReVOLTing Vikings Outta This World Evolution & Inheritance Exciting Egyptians Magical Mixtures

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs daily from 7.30am to 8.30am in the lower school hall with a £4.00 charge (free for Pupil Premium). Places must be pre-booked via Schoolmoney and an Agreement Form completed before first visit; last breakfast serving is 8.15am. Twilight club runs daily from 3.10pm to 5.00pm in the lower school hall with a £7.00 full session (£3.50 for PP pupils); collection before 4pm is £3.50 (£1.75 for PP pupils). If parents run late, care is provided; collection before 3.30pm incurs £2. Late pickup after 5pm can be arranged with nearby Just Imagine. Places must be pre-booked via Schoolmoney with an Agreement Form.

Financial Information

There is a nominal £1 per week fee for all in-house clubs. Breakfast club and Twilight club have set charges described in wraparound care details.

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