The Phoenix Primary School, Basildon
The Phoenix Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Basildon, part of Lee Chapel Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. 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 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
The Phoenix Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at The Phoenix Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 82% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at The Phoenix Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 92 families put The Phoenix Primary School as their first choice and 243 named it as one of their preferences, for 88 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at The Phoenix Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Phoenix Primary School are Janet Duke Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 58% reading, 53% maths); Millhouse Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 71% maths); Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery (0.6 miles, Good, 59% reading, 63% maths); and Merrylands Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 62% maths).
The Phoenix Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Janet Duke Primary SchoolMillhouse Primary SchoolLaindon Park Primary School & NurseryMerrylands Primary School
The trust
The Phoenix Primary School 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.
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Phoenix Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 85% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (82%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 71 pupils (9.9%) received SEN support and 29 (4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Laindon Rail Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Albert Drive (opposite), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 286 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, The Phoenix Primary School issued 26 suspensions, 3.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to The Phoenix Primary School are The James Hornsby School (0.2 miles) and Harris Academy Kingswood (1.3 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; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from July 2019, 7 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 June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Phoenix Primary School is a warm, welcoming environment where children are happy and eager to learn. Pupils achieve particularly well in writing and reading, with strong support for those who need extra help. The school's values of aspiration, enjoyment, resilience and respect are woven throughout daily life, helping pupils develop into kind, thoughtful individuals prepared for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are outstanding, with most behaving exceptionally well and strong attendance
- Writing achievement significantly exceeds national standards, with pupils confident writers by the end of Year 6
- Early reading is well taught with systematic phonics and extra support readily available
- Pupils with SEND are well supported and thrive alongside their peers through thoughtful curriculum adaptations
- School values are reflected in daily life with pupils taking meaningful roles such as junior governors and prefects
Areas for Improvement
- Learning activities are not always closely matched to what pupils already know, causing some to wait for others and slowing progress
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum changes are recent and checks on learning are still developing, making it harder to quickly identify and fill knowledge gaps
- Further action needed to encourage even more pupils to join the clubs and enrichment activities on offer
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff understanding their roles and implementing them rigorously, and pupils feeling safe and trusting staff to help with worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, sports day with pupil sports leaders, visits including local aquarium trip for Reception, mock trial experience, pupil roles including junior governors, prefects and pupil librarians
The Phoenix Primary School is a welcoming primary school where pupils are happy and achieve well, particularly in writing. The school has strong leadership, excellent behaviour standards, and a well-considered curriculum that builds logically from Nursery through Year 6.
At a Glance
25.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
68 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 82% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
24
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with The Phoenix Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Phoenix Primary School.
- Kidbusterz Janet Duke School560m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Phoenix Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Phoenix 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
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 13 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
8 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
99%
Near capacity
627 pupils
630 places
3 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
71
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
717
Total Pupils
353
Boys
364
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
23.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,217
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,389
Per pupil
£3770k
Total funding
£270k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
12.0%
Persistent absence
558
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
The Phoenix Primary School
Questions parents ask about The Phoenix Primary School
What are SATs results like at The Phoenix Primary School?
Of the pupils at The Phoenix Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is The Phoenix Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Phoenix Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for The Phoenix Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When The Phoenix 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 The Phoenix Primary School?
The Phoenix Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at The Phoenix Primary School?
Classes at The Phoenix Primary School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The Phoenix Primary School?
The Phoenix Primary School has around 717 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Phoenix Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at The Phoenix Primary School in 2024/25. 12% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Phoenix Primary School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming The Phoenix 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 The Phoenix Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of The Phoenix Primary School: Kidbusterz Janet Duke School (560m 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 The Phoenix Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 13 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 8 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 The Phoenix Primary School?
The Phoenix Primary School is at Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)