Briscoe Primary School & Nursery
Basildon, SS13 1PN · Essex · primary school
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82nd 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 — 9.0/10 against 1,103 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 335 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Briscoe Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Academy continues to be a good school, providing a calm and orderly atmosphere where pupils enjoy learning. The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, with children feeling safe and supported by a curriculum that is broadly ambitious and well-sequenced. Leaders work diligently to maintain high standards, ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to succeed both academically and personally.
Strengths
- Pupils behave extremely well and have "positive attitudes to learning," contributing to a "calm and orderly atmosphere."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with teachers using assessment effectively to correct misconceptions and help pupils remember important information in most subjects.
- Reading is a particular strength; staff deliver phonics effectively, and "very effective support is put in place" for pupils at risk of falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, allowing them to "access the same curriculum as their peers" and achieve well.
- Personal development is a "real strength," with pupils benefiting from an "exceptional personal development offer" that supports their emotional growth and aspirations.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, activities are "too broad," causing pupils to struggle to remember details; leaders should ensure chosen activities support pupils to "remember more across the curriculum."
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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