The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 6.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Heidi Blakeley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tresco Way, The Wick, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9GJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakfield Primary School
Primary · 685m away
North Crescent Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Beauchamps High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Wickford Church of England School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hilltop Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hilltop Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Castledon School
Special school · 1.8km away
Wickford Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abacus Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abacus Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abacus Primary School?
Abacus Primary School currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abacus Primary School take?
Abacus Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abacus Primary School?
Abacus Primary School is in Wickford, SS12 9GJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abacus Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Abacus Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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