South Green Junior School
Billericay, CM12 9RJ · Essex · primary school
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326th 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 the 4,265 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 41% | 0.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Green Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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
With the last inspection in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to teaching quality since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What are the current entry criteria for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about South Green Junior School
Overview
South Green Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a happy place where pupils enjoy positive relationships and feel safe. Leaders have high ambitions for pupils, delivering a well-organised curriculum that supports strong academic progress and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate the school’s values, being “responsible, resilient and kind,” and older pupils actively support younger ones.
- Teachers are confident in their subject knowledge and apply training effectively, ensuring pupils “learn and remember more from lessons.”
- The English curriculum is well established, with a “relentless focus on reading” that is also improving pupils’ writing accuracy and quality.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “thriving,” supported by staff who know them exceptionally well and make timely adjustments.
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, asking “searching questions” and ensuring staff workload and well-being are carefully considered.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all adults consistently apply high expectations for behaviour, as occasional chatter in lessons can prevent pupils from learning to the best of their abilities, particularly when some staff do not enforce policies uniformly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing their responsibilities well and following clear, robust procedures to keep pupils physically and emotionally safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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