Wickford Primary School
Wickford, SS12 0AG · Essex · primary school
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298th 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 3,314 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wickford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Jack of All Sports, Rounders, Crafty Katie, German, Running, Street Dance, 11+, and Art. Sports options cover football, netball, cheerleading, tennis, and dodgeball, alongside a choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 564. 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 maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the 11+ Club prepare students for external examinations?
What Ofsted said about Wickford Primary School
Overview
Wickford Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “happy and friendly” and “love their learning.” Leaders have established an “ambitious curriculum” with high expectations, resulting in most pupils behaving well and achieving across a broad range of subjects. The school fosters a supportive community where children feel safe and develop into “responsible and active citizens.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “confident learners” who demonstrate resilience and pride in their achievements, supported by the school’s “rainbow values.”
- Leaders have prioritised reading with a “systematic approach to teaching phonics,” helping children become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Staff quickly identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting the curriculum so they can “access the full range of subjects” and achieve well.
- In the early years, children settle quickly, develop “positive relationships,” and begin learning phonics and mathematical skills immediately.
- Staff feel “well supported” by leaders who care for their well-being and workload, and the federation with the local secondary school strengthens transitions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors must ensure monitoring provides a “full understanding of how well their curriculum is being implemented” across all subjects, not just reading and mathematics.
- Leaders should provide necessary guidance and training so that staff in some subjects have the subject knowledge to “implement the curriculum consistently well.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with clear procedures that are “well understood and followed by staff.”
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 | 52% |
| 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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