The Phoenix Primary School, Basildon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
25.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
68 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 70%. Maths has declined from 80% to 64%. Writing has declined from 90% to 70%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
21
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
717 pupils
750 capacity
33 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Basildon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Basildon
Admissions Demand - Essex
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.72713%
Overall absence
12.00717%
Persistent absence
558
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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