The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 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
- 650
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 37.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nina Kemp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Whitmore Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Willows Primary School
Primary · 863m away
Elmbrook School
Special school · 927m away
Moat House School
Special school · 948m away
The Pioneer School
Special school · 985m away
Lift Pioneer
Academy · 985m away
The Basildon Lower Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
De La Salle School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitmore Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitmore Primary School and Nursery?
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery currently has 650 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitmore Primary School and Nursery take?
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitmore Primary School and Nursery?
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery is in Basildon, SS14 2TP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitmore Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Whitmore Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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