The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 629
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- CRESCO MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Harriet Phelps-Knights
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Markhams Chase, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5LS
Town setting
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Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
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Lee Chapel Primary School
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Ghyllgrove Primary School
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Merrylands Primary School
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Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Janet Duke Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Janet Duke Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Janet Duke Primary School?
Janet Duke Primary School currently has 629 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Janet Duke Primary School take?
Janet Duke Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Janet Duke Primary School?
Janet Duke Primary School is in Basildon, SS15 5LS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Janet Duke Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Janet Duke Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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