North Crescent Primary School
Wickford, SS12 9AP · Essex · primary school
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161st 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 — 7.4/10 against 1,948 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
North Crescent Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, play for Southend United Football Club or Jack of All Sports, and attend Morwena Sturley Dance School. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about North Crescent Primary School
Overview
North Crescent Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and safe" and make "valuable contributions to their community." The report highlights that the school has "significantly improved how the curriculum is taught" since its previous inspection, with pupils now achieving well and demonstrating strong personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils’ personal development is praised as "exceptional," with an "exemplary range of additional opportunities" that encourage them to "serve others."
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children getting off to a "wonderful start" and developing a "strong understanding of language, communication and number."
- Reading is prioritised effectively; the "well-sequenced phonics curriculum" helps pupils learn to read with confidence, and older pupils are "passionate about reading."
- Staff support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is highly effective, ensuring they "learn well" and do not feel different from their peers.
- Behaviour is excellent, with disruption being "rare" and pupils described as "polite and confident."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use assessment "consistently well" to spot misconceptions and address "legacy gaps in their knowledge" so all pupils achieve as well as they could.
- The school needs to further develop parents’ understanding of the importance of regular attendance, as "too many pupils are absent frequently," impacting their learning and personal development.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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