Is North Crescent Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 228th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are North Crescent Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at North Crescent Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at North Crescent Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at North Crescent 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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North Crescent Primary School

North Crescent, Wickford, SS12 9AP

Local ranking228th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

262

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 86.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 22

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 194
Boys: 125 (58%)
Girls: 91 (42%)
Capacity: 262 (82% full)
SEND: 19.6%
FSM Eligible: 36.5%
EAL: 8.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 16.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,216/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 60.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 10.3%
White Traveller: 7.2%
Black African: 7.2%
Other: 4.6%
White Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.1%

60.3%

White British

10.3%

Gypsy/Roma

7.2%

White Traveller

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01268765905

admin@northcrescent.org

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North Crescent

Wickford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145049
UKPRN: 10065168
Establishment No.: 2166
Trust: SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD

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