Vange Primary School and Nursery
Basildon, SS16 4QA · Essex · primary school
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353rd 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 — 1.0/10 against 2,356 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Vange Primary School and Nursery 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%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the current attainment gap?
What Ofsted said about Vange Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Vange Primary School and Nursery is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are described as ‘enthusiastic about their learning’ and benefit from a ‘calm and orderly atmosphere’ where strong friendships form. Leaders have established an ‘ambitious, well-ordered curriculum’ that supports high-quality teaching and effective personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘remember what they learn’ and can accurately recall key knowledge, such as naming bones in a human skeleton.
- ‘Bullying is very rare’, with pupils feeling safe and supported by staff who listen to their concerns.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘high-quality support’ and learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Early years provision is effective, with children settling quickly into a ‘purposeful and calm environment’.
- Governors ‘successfully challenge leaders and hold them to account’, ensuring strong teamwork and commitment.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects with recent changes, curriculum plans do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to build a ‘deep understanding of the knowledge they are learning’.
- Teacher assessment in some subjects does not sufficiently help identify what pupils know, leading to ‘gaps in what they know’ for some learners.
- Some pupils’ book choices for reading are ‘less well matched to what they know and their individual interests’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff well trained to identify risks and leaders taking appropriate action involving external agencies when necessary.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 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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