Vange Primary School and Nursery, Basildon

In its own words: "We are very proud of the fact that our school is the smallest in Basildon. It’s what makes us so unique and special. Our school has a real family feel, where every child matters and their achievements are expected to a high level and celebrated."

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Vange Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 53% in reading and 40% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Vange Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Vange Primary School and Nursery are Ryedene Primary and Nursery School (0.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 82% maths); Kingswood Primary School and Nursery (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 83% maths); Cherry Tree Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 55% reading, 53% maths); and Bardfield Academy (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 75% maths).

Vange Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

In 2026, 31 pupils (32%) received SEN support and 5 (5.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Vange Primary School and Nursery had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Basildon Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (opposite), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 174 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Vange Primary School and Nursery issued 43 suspensions, 38.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Vange Primary School and Nursery are Harris Academy Kingswood (1 mile), The Basildon Upper Academy (1.7 miles) and Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (1.8 miles).