Maple Grove Primary School, Basildon

Good
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~351m)Possible (~502m)Unlikely (~653m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Simon Remmer
Pupils:295 / 315 capacity
LA:Essex
Phone:01268553547
Address:High Road, Pitsea, Basildon, SS13 3AB
Trust:LION ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 May 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago
Good

Overall

Requires Improvement

Quality of Education

Requires Improvement

Behaviour & Attitudes

Requires Improvement

Personal Development

Requires Improvement

Leadership & Management

Requires Improvement

Early Years

Inspected 6 January 2026View full report
URN:144349
UKPRN:10063833
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:South Basildon and East Thurrock
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-21ppMaths-14ppWriting-11pp

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Pitsea Rail Station (entrance)
660m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Station Lane (adj)
206m · 3 min walk
Tesco Store (o/s)
252m · 4 min walk
Hazelmere (opp)
263m · 4 min walk
Sandon Road (SE-bound)
308m · 5 min walk
Broadway (Stand 2)
328m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

94%

Near capacity

295 pupils

315 capacity

20 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Basildon

High pressure
New homes approved:1,803
Projected new pupils:451

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Basildon

Admissions Demand - Essex

Low demand0.87x oversubscription

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)

6 January 2026
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesRequires Improvement
Personal DevelopmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & ManagementRequires Improvement
Early YearsRequires Improvement
14 September 2021
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
10 October 2012
Good
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.86832%

Overall absence

11.37931%

Persistent absence

290

Enrolments

Authorised3.03243%
Unauthorised1.83589%
Persistent (10%+)11.37931%
Severe (50%+)0.68966%

Absence trend

4.66338%
18/19
3.45185%
20/21
6.48968%
21/22
4.63609%
22/23
4.50037%
23/24
4.86832%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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