Maple Grove Primary School
Basildon, SS13 3AB · Essex · primary school
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359th 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 — 3.7/10 against 1,624 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Maple Grove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2026 used the new framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Year 6 pupils attend a PGL educational visit. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 295 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Maple Grove Primary School
Overview
Maple Grove Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy," "safe," and "well prepared for their next steps." The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and a culture of "kindness and care" that supports strong relationships and high attendance. Leaders have acted quickly to address previous weaknesses, resulting in positive progress for most pupils, including those with additional needs.
Strengths
- Pupils make "good progress" and "achieve well" in national tests, with leaders ensuring "targeted support" removes barriers to learning.
- Attendance is "high" due to clear monitoring systems and close work with families to remove barriers.
- Behaviour is strong, supported by a culture where pupils feel "included and ready to learn" and staff model "positive behaviour."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and logically structured, with teachers using "accurate language" and "scaffolded examples" to aid understanding.
- Inclusion is "well embedded," with staff quickly identifying needs and providing "timely" support so all pupils can access the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen assessment systems to ensure a "consistently accurate overview" of pupil knowledge across the curriculum.
- Teachers should routinely check "prior learning" in all subjects to identify misconceptions promptly, as this is not always done in some foundation subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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