Sunnymede Primary School, Billericay
Sunnymede Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Billericay. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 7 schools in Billericay with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than 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
Sunnymede Primary School in detail
Sunnymede Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 9am, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 9am, an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 9am and an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 1.45pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Sunnymede Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 89% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Sunnymede Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Sunnymede Primary School as their first choice and 126 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sunnymede Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sunnymede Primary School are South Green Infant School (0.8 miles, Good); South Green Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 69% maths); Quilters Junior School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 89% maths); and Quilters Infant School (0.9 miles, Outstanding).
Sunnymede Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
South Green Infant SchoolSouth Green Junior SchoolQuilters Junior SchoolQuilters Infant School
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sunnymede Primary School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 79% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (79%).
Who goes there
13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 53 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 7 (1.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Billericay Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sunnymede Junior School (outside), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sunnymede Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sunnymede Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sunnymede Primary School are Harris Academy Billericay (0.7 miles) and Mayflower High School (1.1 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sunnymede is an inclusive school where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school excels at teaching children to read fluently and confidently, with all pupils receiving consistent, high-quality phonics instruction. Pupils develop into thoughtful, responsible and independent young people through rich opportunities to learn about democracy, justice, and community responsibility.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading programme - all pupils enjoy learning and make strong progress
- Pupils with SEND receive quick identification and appropriate support, making very good progress
- Strong behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, respectful and work well together with few behaviour interruptions
- Well-rounded personal development including democracy, justice, public performances and eco-council responsibilities
- Experienced staff using consistent routines and high expectations across all year groups
Areas for Improvement
- In some curriculum areas, it is not clear what the most important knowledge pupils must know and remember
- Assessment checks on learning are not sufficiently precise to identify and address gaps in knowledge across all curriculum areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff understanding pupils' needs and creating a positive culture where pupils feel safe and trust adults to support them.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, school and eco-councillor roles, public performances, team competitions, range of clubs and events, visits to parliament, mock court scenes
Sunnymede Primary School is a Good school formed in 2023 from the amalgamation of an infant and junior school. Pupils love attending and learn in a calm, friendly and ambitious environment with high expectations.
At a Glance
13.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
65 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
10
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Sunnymede Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sunnymede Primary School.
- The Treehouse ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sunnymede Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sunnymede 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
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 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
95%
Near capacity
407 pupils
428 places
21 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Billericay
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Billericay
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
389
Total Pupils
198
Boys
191
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,338
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,976
Per pupil
£2250k
Total funding
£68k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
6.5%
Persistent absence
368
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
Sunnymede Primary School
Questions parents ask about Sunnymede Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sunnymede Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sunnymede Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Sunnymede Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sunnymede Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sunnymede Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sunnymede 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 Sunnymede Primary School?
Sunnymede Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Sunnymede Primary School?
Classes at Sunnymede Primary School average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Sunnymede Primary School?
Sunnymede Primary School has around 389 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sunnymede Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Sunnymede Primary School in 2024/25. 6.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sunnymede Primary School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Sunnymede 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.
Does Sunnymede Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Treehouse Club (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 Sunnymede Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 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 Sunnymede Primary School?
Sunnymede Primary School is at The Meadoway, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)