Beckers Green Primary School
Braintree, CM7 3PR · Essex · primary school
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204th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 2,305 of them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beckers Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, hockey, netball, swimming, dance and gymnastics clubs, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 317 pupils against a stated capacity of 364. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Beckers Green Primary School
Overview
Beckers Green Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "welcoming, nurturing and community feel" where pupils are safe and learn well. Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that helps most pupils retain knowledge, supported by high-quality teaching and a strong culture of inclusivity for pupils with SEND.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high expectations of themselves," are respectful, and bullying is described as "rare."
- "High-quality teaching" and regular checking of knowledge help pupils achieve well and catch up effectively if they fall behind.
- The school is "very inclusive," with staff making appropriate adaptations so pupils with SEND "learn well alongside their peers."
- Staff are "extremely happy," valuing how leaders consider their well-being and workload.
- Governors and trustees take an "active role," holding leaders to account while sharing good practice with the trust.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure phonics is taught "highly effectively throughout the school," as it is currently less strong in some year groups, slowing reading progress for some pupils.
- Leaders should ensure all subjects are "planned, sequenced and delivered highly effectively," as a small number are not as well developed as the rest of the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture," robust systems, and leaders who act swiftly to ensure pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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