Is Great Berry Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 181st of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Great Berry Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 56% of pupils at Great Berry Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Great Berry Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Great Berry Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Great Berry Primary School

Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SG

Local ranking181st of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 56.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 426
Boys: 204 (48%)
Girls: 222 (52%)
Capacity: 420 (101% full)
SEND: 10.1%
FSM Eligible: 1.6%
EAL: 15.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 7.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,160/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.7%
White Other: 8.1%
Asian Indian: 6.4%
Black African: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%

70.7%

White British

8.1%

White Other

6.4%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01268544709

admin@greatberry.essex.sch.uk

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Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade

Basildon, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 137226
UKPRN: 10034641
Establishment No.: 2598
Trust: CRESCO MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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