Crays Hill Primary School
Billericay, CM11 2UZ · Essex · primary school
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375th 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 — 0.3/10 against 118 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 17.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crays Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 17.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 17.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve progress in reading, writing, and maths? How does the school ensure that the breakfast club supports pupils' readiness for learning?
What Ofsted said about Crays Hill Primary School
Overview
Crays Hill Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a welcoming environment where pupils feel ‘happy and safe’ and are inspired to demonstrate school values through the mascot ‘Eric’. Leaders work collaboratively with the trust to support a unique community, with a strong focus on ensuring all pupils learn to read.
Strengths
- Leaders show ‘enthusiasm and drive’ to strengthen reading provision, with staff working hard to teach sounds and provide prompt extra support when needed.
- The mathematics curriculum works well, with helpful training and resources enabling teachers to teach concepts effectively and address knowledge gaps.
- Staff cater well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), acting swiftly to arrange suitable support and external expertise.
- Pupils behave respectfully, with leaders training staff to build ‘kind and supportive relationships’ and provide timely intervention for those needing help to regulate behaviour.
- The personal development programme meets pupils’ needs, including learning about culture, charity, and age-appropriate content on human growth.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not set out clearly what pupils will learn, leading to varied teaching quality and some pupils having ‘misconceptions about vocabulary and concepts’.
- There are few opportunities for pupils to lead on aspects of school life, making it difficult for them to contribute ideas or become fully engaged in the school community.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with suitable pre-employment checks, considered staff training, and positive relationships that encourage pupils to ‘share worries freely’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 10% |
| 2024/25 | 17% |
| 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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