The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp 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)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 592
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Luke Bulpett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Brightside, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Brightside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brightside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brightside Primary School?
Brightside Primary School currently has 592 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brightside Primary School take?
Brightside Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brightside Primary School?
Brightside Primary School is in Billericay, CM12 0LE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brightside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brightside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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