The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
46%
+38.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,068
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sue Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Knares, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5RU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChapel Hill Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 609m away
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Primary · 642m away
Janet Duke Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Ghyllgrove Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Phoenix Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The James Hornsby School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lee Chapel Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lee Chapel Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lee Chapel Primary School?
Lee Chapel Primary School currently has 1,068 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lee Chapel Primary School take?
Lee Chapel Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lee Chapel Primary School?
Lee Chapel Primary School is in Basildon, SS16 5RU, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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