Is St Peter's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 13 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 12th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Peter's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 96% of pupils at St Peter's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Peter's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Peter's Catholic 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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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Coxes Farm Road, Billericay, CM11 2UB

Local ranking12th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 96.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 39.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 96.0%
Writing (Expected): 98.0%
Maths (Expected): 98.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 98.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 111.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 114.0
Cohort Size: 57

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 417
Boys: 218 (52%)
Girls: 201 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 11.0%
FSM Eligible: 5.8%
EAL: 16.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,777/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 67.6%
White Other: 10.4%
Mixed Other: 6.0%
Black African: 3.9%
Asian Indian: 2.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%

67.6%

White British

10.4%

White Other

6.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01277653770

admin@st-peters-pri.essex.sch.uk

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Coxes Farm Road

Billericay, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 147282
UKPRN: 10085850
Establishment No.: 3471
Trust: CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST

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