St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Billericay, CM11 2UB · Essex · primary school
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3rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 2,499 of them, against 9.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 96.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.97 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 96.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 39.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join RockSteady, Irish Dancing, Karate, TAG Rugby, Choir and Drama Club. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 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
How does the curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “highly inclusive” institution where pupils “achieve exceptionally well” within a culture of “warm and respectful relationships.” The report highlights that pupils are “safe and very happy,” benefiting from a high-quality curriculum and staff who maintain “consistently high expectations.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is of a “high quality,” carefully mapping learning so pupils “build knowledge over time” and “know and remember in great depth.”
- Staff are “highly skilled” in teaching phonics, ensuring pupils become “confident readers” and fostering a “love of reading from Reception.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve consistently well” due to precise curriculum adaptations and effective external agency support.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing “responsibility through roles” and learning values such as “integrity and service.”
- Staff feel “extremely well supported,” with “high-quality training” and workload management prioritised by leadership.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 96% |
| 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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