Lee Chapel Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Knares Basildon Essex SS16 5RU |
| Phone | 01268474177 |
| Reference Number | 137108 |
Lee Chapel Primary is performing exceptionally well, demonstrating outstanding quality across all areas of education. The school provides an inspiring environment where pupils feel valued and are encouraged to pursue their interests and talents. With a strong emphasis on pupil voice, children develop a sense of responsibility and pride in their contributions, fostering excellent behaviour and attitudes. This marks the school's first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, having been previously judged to be outstanding before converting to an academy.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1068 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.43%
Girls: 47.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 62 | 120 |
| 2 | 63 | 60 | 123 |
| 3 | 71 | 61 | 132 |
| 4 | 85 | 75 | 160 |
| 5 | 66 | 64 | 130 |
| 6 | 74 | 57 | 131 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.5% |
| Indian | 18.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.1% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| African | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Lee Chapel Primary School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 15 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all grade domains.
- Highly ambitious, child-centered curriculum that fosters pupil engagement.
- Effective phonics instruction leading to strong reading skills in early years.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils develop confidence and independence through a variety of extracurricular activities.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 46% |
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 | 111 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
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 | 2.5 | ||
| Writing | 4.2 | ||
| Maths | 2.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 129 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 65 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery
George Street, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NQ |
0.38 miles |
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St Anne Line Catholic Junior School
Wickhay, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5AF |
0.4 miles |
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St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Wickhay, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5AF |
0.4 miles |
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Janet Duke Primary School
Markhams Chase, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5LS |
0.66 miles |
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Clay Hill Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5DE |
0.8 miles |
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Ghyllgrove Primary School
The Gore, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2BG |
0.92 miles |
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The Phoenix Primary School
Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NQ |
0.93 miles |
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Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
Church Hill, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5SE |
1.14 miles |
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Lincewood Primary Academy
Berry Lane, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6AZ |
1.15 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4AG |
1.31 miles |
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Fairhouse Community Primary School
Long Riding, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1QP |
1.35 miles |
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Vange Primary School and Nursery
London Road, Vange, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4QA |
1.37 miles |
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Millhouse Primary School
Tavistock Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5QF |
1.38 miles |
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Merrylands Primary School
Cumberland Drive, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6QS |
1.41 miles |
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Noak Bridge Primary School
Coppice Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS15 4JS |
1.51 miles |
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The Willows Primary School
Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2EX |
1.53 miles |
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Great Berry Primary School
Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6SG |
1.62 miles |
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Bardfield Academy
Clay Hill Road, Vange, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4NL |
1.77 miles |
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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
Ryedene, Off Clover Way, Vange, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4SY |
1.93 miles |
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Kirby Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1RX |
1.98 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodlands Approach, Woodlands School, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5BA |
0.48 miles |
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The James Hornsby School
Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NX |
0.99 miles |
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De La Salle School
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA |
1.37 miles |
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Lift Pioneer
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA |
1.45 miles |
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The Basildon Lower Academy
Timberlog Close, Timberlog Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UX |
1.99 miles |
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Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
Southend Road, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8JT |
2.18 miles |
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The Basildon Upper Academy
Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL |
2.57 miles |
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Mossbourne Port Side Academy
Hassenbrook Road, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 0NS |
3.31 miles |
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Castledon School
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3.78 miles |
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The Billericay School
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3.86 miles |
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The Bromfords School
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3.89 miles |
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St Clere's School
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3.9 miles |
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Glenwood School
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4.46 miles |
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Ramsden Hall Academy
Heath Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1HN |
4.6 miles |
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The Appleton School
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4.63 miles |
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St John's School
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4.81 miles |