The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 625
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 35.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Rachelle Tidiman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Gore, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDe La Salle School
Secondary · 735m away
Elmbrook School
Special school · 981m away
Moat House School
Special school · 1.0km away
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Pioneer School
Special school · 1.0km away
Lift Pioneer
Academy · 1.0km away
The Willows Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ghyllgrove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ghyllgrove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ghyllgrove Primary School?
Ghyllgrove Primary School currently has 625 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ghyllgrove Primary School take?
Ghyllgrove Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ghyllgrove Primary School?
Ghyllgrove Primary School is in Basildon, SS14 2BG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ghyllgrove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ghyllgrove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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