Noak Bridge Primary School
Basildon, SS15 4JS · Essex · primary school
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105th 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 — 8.2/10 against 2,922 of them, against 7.3/10 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% | 3.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Noak Bridge Primary School 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%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Noak Bridge Primary School
Overview
Noak Bridge Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their community and enjoy their learning. The report highlights a caring environment where children are courteous, behave well, and develop a strong love of reading. While safeguarding arrangements are effective and most subjects are taught well, there are specific areas regarding governance and curriculum planning that require attention.
Strengths
- Reading is taught well, with staff providing targeted support so pupils make rapid progress in fluency and confidence.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive precisely planned, individualised support to ensure they can access learning.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are polite, follow routines, and maintain consistently respectful relationships with adults.
- The curriculum in most subjects clearly sets out learning goals, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge effectively.
- Pupils are taught to stay safe and healthy, understanding online risks and knowing to report concerns to adults immediately.
Areas to improve
- Governors need to develop strategies for accurate strategic oversight, as many are new and rely too heavily on information from the headteacher.
- Leaders must improve planning and staff training in a few subjects where the most important learning is not set out clearly enough.
- Monitoring needs to ensure pupils are remembering and building on key learning in those subjects where delivery is less effective.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders taking action to keep children safe and staff recording concerns to ensure appropriate support is provided.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 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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