The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 33.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD
- Head
- Miss Georgina Elson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
North Crescent, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWickford Primary School
Primary · 563m away
Oakfield Primary School
Primary · 796m away
The Wickford Church of England School
Primary · 931m away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 974m away
The Bromfords School
Secondary · 999m away
Castledon School
Special school · 1.1km away
Abacus Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Children's Support Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is North Crescent Primary School's Ofsted rating?
North Crescent Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Crescent Primary School?
North Crescent Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Crescent Primary School take?
North Crescent Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Crescent Primary School?
North Crescent Primary School is in Wickford, SS12 9AP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Crescent Primary School have a sixth form?
No, North Crescent Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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