Northlands Primary School and Nursery, Basildon
Northlands Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Basildon, part of Lee Chapel Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 27 schools in Basildon with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Northlands Primary School and Nursery in detail
Northlands Primary School and Nursery in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Northlands is a happy school where our pupils feel a sense of belonging and pride (' Pupil's love their school ' Ofsted 2024)."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Northlands Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 76% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Northlands Primary School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 95 families put Northlands Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 148 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Northlands Primary School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Northlands Primary School and Nursery are Maple Grove Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 66% reading, 68% maths); Eversley Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 78% maths); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon (0.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); and Briscoe Primary School & Nursery (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 87% maths).
Northlands Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Maple Grove Primary SchoolEversley Primary SchoolSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, BasildonBriscoe Primary School & Nursery
The trust
Northlands Primary School and Nursery is one of 6 schools run by Lee Chapel Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
In 2026, 108 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 16 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Pitsea Rail Station, about 1160 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crest Avenue (opposite), 270 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Northlands Primary School and Nursery 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, Northlands Primary School and Nursery issued 46 suspensions, 6.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Northlands Primary School and Nursery are The Basildon Upper Academy (0.2 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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils love their school. This is because the school gives them exceptional experiences. Pupils immerse themselves in engaging activities linked to art, poetry, music and a diverse array of books. Pupils take pride in their class assemblies where everyone gets to join in. Many pupils told us how much they enjoy their learning.
A large range of clubs, engaging trips and a curriculum with interesting and engaging lessons mean pupils do things they would not usually do. Leadership roles support pupils to raise money for various charities and local food banks. Each opportunity is carefully planned to broaden pupils' horizons taking them beyond their day-to-day life. Pupils learn about, for instance, different careers and how to be entrepreneurs. The school's high expectations successfully raise pupils' aspirations and aims for the future.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's curriculum ensures pupils meet and learn a broad range of subjects. It enables pupils to find something they find interesting and develop a love of learning. In early years, the school regularly reviews the knowledge children need when starting in the school. As a result, children build crucial knowledge in areas such as speech, physical development and number. This provides a solid foundation for future learning as children move into key stage 1.
In most subjects, pupils build their knowledge step-by-step. Teachers have good subject knowledge. They make lessons engaging and mostly choose activities that help pupils to build on what they know. Regular checks help staff spot who needs some extra help to stop them from falling behind. Most pupils make good progress through the curriculum and perform well in national tests.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
31.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 79% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 84% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
20
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Northlands Primary School and Nursery.
- Club Epic Eversley480m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Northlands Primary School and Nursery from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Northlands Primary School and Nursery 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
- 12
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 10 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 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
101%
Over capacity
633 pupils
630 places
3 pupils over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
108
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
744
Total Pupils
367
Boys
377
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
36
Teachers
20.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,810
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,553
Per pupil
£4114k
Total funding
£380k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
16.5%
Persistent absence
562
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
Northlands Primary School and Nursery
Questions parents ask about Northlands Primary School and Nursery
What are SATs results like at Northlands Primary School and Nursery?
Of the pupils at Northlands Primary School and Nursery who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Northlands Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Northlands Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Northlands Primary School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Northlands Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Northlands Primary School and Nursery?
Northlands Primary School and Nursery was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Northlands Primary School and Nursery?
Classes at Northlands Primary School and Nursery average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Northlands Primary School and Nursery?
Northlands Primary School and Nursery has around 744 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Northlands Primary School and Nursery?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Northlands Primary School and Nursery in 2024/25. 16.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Northlands Primary School and Nursery?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Northlands Primary School and Nursery 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.
Does Northlands Primary School and Nursery have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Northlands Primary School and Nursery: Club Epic Eversley (480m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Northlands Primary School and Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 10 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 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 Northlands Primary School and Nursery?
Northlands Primary School and Nursery is at Winifred Road, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3JQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)