The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 714
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Marie Kirkham
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe James Hornsby School
Secondary · Very close
Janet Duke Primary School
Primary · 549m away
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 991m away
Merrylands Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lee Chapel Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lincewood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Great Berry Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Phoenix Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Phoenix Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Phoenix Primary School?
The Phoenix Primary School currently has 714 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Phoenix Primary School take?
The Phoenix Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Phoenix Primary School?
The Phoenix Primary School is in Basildon, SS15 5NQ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Phoenix Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Phoenix Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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