Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Basildon, SS14 1RX · Essex · primary school
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59th 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 — 8.0/10 against 2,924 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greensted Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Cheerleading, Computing, Cookery, Drop Everything And Read, Eco Warriors, Homework, and Tea Time Clubs. Sports include Basketball, Cross Country, Football, and Netball, alongside a Choir. Trips visit Heybridge Basin, Colchester Zoo, Duxford War Museum, and local parks. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 520 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can access them?
What Ofsted said about Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Greensted Primary School & Nursery is described as a "happy and friendly school" where pupils feel safe and are treated with kindness. The report highlights an "ambitious" curriculum and "exceptional" behaviour, noting that pupils rise well to high expectations and celebrate their successes enthusiastically.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exceptional," with rare bullying and positive relationships underpinned by "golden rules of success, kindness and honesty."
- Early years provision is "outstanding," with children who are "happy, confident and achieve well."
- A "joy of reading pervades the school," supported by a wide selection of books and a sharp focus on helping struggling readers become "confident, fluent readers."
- Personal development is "outstanding," with pupils taught important life skills, resilience, and British values through activities like residentials and clubs.
- Staff receive good support for training and well-being, and parents report that their children have "flourished" at the school.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects does not "identify the precise knowledge that pupils should learn," preventing them from building on previous learning effectively.
- Assessments in some subjects do not "link accurately to what pupils have been learning," meaning gaps and misconceptions are not always identified and pupils do not achieve as highly as they might.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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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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