Eversley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crest Avenue Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 2EF |
| Phone | 01268555333 |
| Reference Number | 114999 |
Eversley Primary School has effectively maintained the standards established during its previous inspection, showcasing a strong commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils excel academically and personally. The school emphasizes high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged students. The curriculum is ambitious, and pupils actively participate in a range of well-planned enrichment activities that contribute to their character development. Notable strengths include the school's focus on reading, which is prioritized across all year groups through a comprehensive program, despite some concerns about the consistency of guidance provided to enhance comprehension and fluency skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 411 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.47%
Girls: 53.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 2 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 3 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 4 | 26 | 35 | 61 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 6 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.9% |
| African | 8% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing and inclusive community fostered at the school
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and academic achievement
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Ambitious curriculum that engages pupils
- Strong emphasis on reading and a comprehensive reading program
- Well-planned enrichment activities that promote character development
- Positive attitudes towards learning and school participation
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent guidance impacting pupils' comprehension and fluency in reading
- Lack of depth in understanding and vocabulary extension in some subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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