Maple Grove Primary School, Basildon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Maple Grove is a caring school where your child will feel happy, safe and supported. Teachers have high expectations and quickly identify any gaps in learning to provide extra help. The school places a strong emphasis on kindness and respect, which creates a supportive environment where all pupils can thrive.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on language development from early years helps pupils communicate clearly
- High attendance because leaders prioritise it and work closely with families
- Warm, inclusive culture where pupils feel safe and valued
- Quick identification of pupils needing additional support with timely, targeted help
- Ambitious curriculum with clear progression of knowledge
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, staff do not always check what pupils already know before introducing new content, meaning misconceptions are not always addressed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, lunchtime leader roles, fireworks night community event
Maple Grove Primary School is a welcoming school where pupils are happy, safe and make good progress. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils and have successfully improved outcomes, particularly in English and mathematics.
At a Glance
41.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 66%. Maths has declined from 82% to 68%. Writing has declined from 91% to 80%.
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
295 pupils
315 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Basildon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Basildon
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,913
Applications
15,619
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.86832%
Overall absence
11.37931%
Persistent absence
290
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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