Is Janet Duke Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 354th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Janet Duke Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 38% of pupils at Janet Duke Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Janet Duke Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Janet Duke 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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Janet Duke Primary School

Markhams Chase, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5LS

Local ranking354th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 38.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 58.0%
Writing (Expected): 51.0%
Maths (Expected): 53.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 52.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 88

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 629
Boys: 314 (51%)
Girls: 297 (49%)
Capacity: 630 (97% full)
SEND: 24.0%
FSM Eligible: 54.5%
EAL: 24.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.8%
SEN Support: 19.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 29.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,370/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 9.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 29.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 68.4%
White Other: 11.3%
Black African: 5.3%
Asian Indian: 3.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Asian Other: 2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.5%

68.4%

White British

11.3%

White Other

5.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01268543744

admin@janetduke.essex.sch.uk

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Markhams Chase

Basildon, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144351
UKPRN: 10064746
Establishment No.: 2159
Trust: CRESCO MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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