Brightside Primary School
Billericay, CM12 0LE · Essex · primary school
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58th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.9/10 against 3,899 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brightside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Mini Marathon, Young Voices, and Paddington The Musical. Trips include a ski trip, residential visits, and a visit to Colchester Zoo. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 621 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trips?
What Ofsted said about Brightside Primary School
Overview
Brightside Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides an ambitious curriculum where staff have high expectations, ensuring that pupils achieve well and are well prepared for secondary school. Pupils are described as polite, well behaved, and positive ambassadors who feel safe and enjoy coming to school.
Strengths
- Staff deliver engaging lessons with strong subject knowledge, particularly in mathematics and science, addressing misunderstandings promptly.
- Reading is a high priority, with expert phonics teaching and support enabling pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to become fluent and confident readers.
- Pupils with SEND receive swift identification and bespoke support, allowing them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve well.
- The school’s work to enhance pupils’ character and wider development is excellent, with a wide range of activities and leadership roles preparing pupils for later life.
- Senior leaders and the governing body work effectively together with a clear, shared vision, ensuring staff well-being and positive relationships with parents.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school does not have a thorough understanding of how well pupils learn and remember the curriculum, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- The school should ensure that it uses its assessment systems to identify these pupils at an earlier stage so that teachers can support pupils to acquire key skills securely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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