Maple Grove Primary School, Basildon
Maple Grove Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Basildon, part of Lion Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2021. That was 5 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 21st-highest of the 27 schools in Basildon with published results, and 11,322nd of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Maple Grove Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Maple Grove Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Maple Grove Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Maple Grove Primary School as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Maple Grove Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Maple Grove Primary School are St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); Northlands Primary School and Nursery (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 74% maths); Greensted Primary School & Nursery (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 82% maths); and Bardfield Academy (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 75% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Maple Grove Primary School.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, BasildonNorthlands Primary School and NurseryGreensted Primary School & NurseryBardfield Academy
The trust
Maple Grove Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Lion Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Maple Grove Primary School (as of April 2026): 72% would recommend the school, 78% say their child is happy there and 29% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (81%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (29%).
Who goes there
41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 39% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (45%), Black (22%) and Mixed (9%).
Staffing
Maple Grove Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 27 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Pitsea Rail Station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Station Lane (adjacent), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Maple Grove Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 405 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Maple Grove Primary School issued 40 suspensions, 13.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Maple Grove Primary School are The Basildon Upper Academy (0.3 miles) and The Basildon Lower Academy (0.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2026 inspection report.
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
What Parents Think
32 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 66% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 82% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 91% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
25.8
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Maple Grove Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Maple Grove Primary School is in Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 64
- Fatal
- 3
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 64 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 12 serious and 49 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
301 pupils
315 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Basildon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Basildon
Across Essex council
Places available
17,932
Applications
15,737
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
18.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
295
Total Pupils
149
Boys
146
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
26.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,260
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,942
Per pupil
£2060k
Total funding
£168k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
11.4%
Persistent absence
290
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Maple Grove Primary School
Questions parents ask about Maple Grove Primary School
What are SATs results like at Maple Grove Primary School?
Of the pupils at Maple Grove Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is Maple Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Maple Grove Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Maple Grove Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Maple Grove Primary School is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Maple Grove Primary School?
Maple Grove Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Maple Grove Primary School?
Classes at Maple Grove Primary School average 26.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Maple Grove Primary School?
Maple Grove Primary School has around 295 pupils on roll. 42% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Maple Grove Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Maple Grove Primary School in 2024/25. 11.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Maple Grove Primary School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Maple Grove Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Maple Grove Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 64 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 12 serious and 49 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Maple Grove Primary School?
Maple Grove Primary School is at High Road, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3AB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)