The Wickford Church of England School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Mount Road Wickford Essex SS11 8HE |
| Reference Number | 137744 |
The Wickford Church of England School is performing exceptionally well, achieving outstanding grades in all key areas of education, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school has a strong emphasis on pupil well-being and high expectations, fostering a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, enabling pupils to make significant progress across all subjects, including strong reading abilities beginning in early years. This inspection marks the school's first routine check since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the positive impact of the school community during this period has been noted.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 140 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.29%
Girls: 45.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 16 | 40 |
| 2 | 22 | 12 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.3% |
| Unclassified | 10% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| African | 4.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Wickford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 19 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all subjects.
- Highly ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Strong personal development programs supporting pupils' well-being.
- Effective teaching strategies that promote high pupil engagement.
- Excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- High levels of pupil respect and positive attitudes to learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hilltop Infant School
Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT |
0.39 miles |
|
Hilltop Junior School
Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT |
0.46 miles |
|
North Crescent Primary School
North Crescent, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9AP |
0.58 miles |
|
Wickford Primary School
Market Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0AG |
0.62 miles |
|
Runwell Community Primary School
Canewdon Gardens, Runwell, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7BJ |
0.65 miles |
|
Oakfield Primary School
Scott Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9PW |
0.85 miles |
|
Abacus Primary School
Tresco Way, The Wick, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9GJ |
0.98 miles |
|
Grange Primary School
Elder Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0LR |
1.16 miles |
|
St Luke's Park Primary School
Liberty Way, Runwell, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7LH |
1.43 miles |
|
Rettendon Primary School
Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8DW |
1.95 miles |
|
Crays Hill Primary School
London Road, Crays Hill, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UZ |
2.23 miles |
|
Felmore Primary School
Davenants, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1QX |
2.55 miles |
|
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9EH |
2.62 miles |
|
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery
Felmores End, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1PN |
2.66 miles |
|
Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1NU |
2.71 miles |
|
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Priory Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NE |
2.86 miles |
|
Montgomerie Primary School
Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW |
2.9 miles |
|
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
Whitmore Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2TP |
3.02 miles |
|
Eversley Primary School
Crest Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2EF |
3.03 miles |
|
Woodham Ley Primary School
Rushbottom Lane, Great Tarpots, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4DN |
3.04 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Beauchamps High School
Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LY |
0.46 miles |
|
The Bromfords School
Grange Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0LZ |
1.19 miles |
|
Castledon School
Bromfords Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0PW |
1.27 miles |
|
Omnia Foundation
Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club, London Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9DT |
2.64 miles |
|
Glenwood School
Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW |
2.86 miles |
|
The Sweyne Park School
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ |
3.17 miles |
|
The Basildon Lower Academy
Timberlog Close, Timberlog Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UX |
3.38 miles |
|
The Basildon Upper Academy
Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL |
3.38 miles |
|
Lift Pioneer
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA |
3.63 miles |
|
The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN |
3.64 miles |
|
Ramsden Hall Academy
Heath Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1HN |
3.69 miles |
|
De La Salle School
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA |
3.69 miles |
|
The FitzWimarc School
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB |
3.85 miles |
|
Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
4.06 miles |
|
USP College
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW |
4.22 miles |
|
The Deanes
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD |
4.34 miles |
|
William de Ferrers School
Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5JU |
4.35 miles |
|
Mayflower High School
Stock Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0RT |
4.61 miles |
|
Woodlands School
Woodlands Approach, Woodlands School, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5BA |
4.71 miles |
|
The Billericay School
School Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9LH |
4.81 miles |