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The Wickford Church of England School

Academy converter · Wickford · SS11 8HE

Ages 2–7 · 135 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Overall absence

4.2%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-09-13

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.6%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
2.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
66

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

37

Places offered

39

1st-preference offers

37

Total preferences (any rank)
105
Preferred offers (top 3)
39
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill82%

135 pupils · 165 places

Pupils on roll
135
Boys / girls
68 / 67
School capacity
165
Capacity fill
135 / 165 (82%)
Free school meals
6.1%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chelmsford
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
HEARTS Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Springall

Location

Address
Mount Road
Postcode
SS11 8HE
Town
Wickford
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Basildon
Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Wickford, Essex, 135 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 6.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chelmsford.

Open schools in Wickford
14
Primary schools in Wickford
10
Academies among open schools in Wickford
50% (7)
Open schools in SS11
7
Primary in SS11
5
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Primary in Essex LA
444

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WickfordNear SS11

  • Hilltop Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wickford · SS11 8LT · Essex

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM8.9%
    • Demand0.97

    0.4 miles away

  • Hilltop Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wickford · SS11 8LT · Essex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM13.4%

    0.5 miles away

  • North Crescent Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wickford · SS12 9AP · Essex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence11.2%
    • FSM36.9%
    • Demand0.88

    0.6 miles away

  • Wickford Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Wickford · SS12 0AG · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM21.2%
    • Demand0.93

    0.6 miles away

  • Runwell Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wickford · SS11 7BJ · Essex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS240%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM22.5%
    • Demand0.98

    0.7 miles away

  • Oakfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Wickford · SS12 9PW · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM8.2%
    • Demand0.91

    0.9 miles away

  • Abacus Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Wickford · SS12 9GJ · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM7.7%
    • Demand1.23

    1.0 miles away

  • Grange Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Wickford · SS12 0LR · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM16.7%
    • Demand0.95

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Springall
Telephone
01268733297
Website
www.hearts-wickfordcofe.uk

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