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The Phoenix Primary School
Ages 3–11714 pupils
The Phoenix Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Basildon, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 714 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Basildon can view The Phoenix Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Basildon (SS15 5NQ), The Phoenix Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-6%
Expected standard (RWM)-6%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake25.4%
Free school meals25.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language21.2%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.7%
Attendance94.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher27.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Basildon
All schools in Basildon →The James Hornsby SchoolGood · 0.2 miMillhouse Primary School0.5 miJanet Duke Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miLaindon Park Primary School & NurseryGood · 0.6 miMerrylands Primary School0.7 miLincewood Primary Academy1.0 mi
See the full area report for SS15 5NQ →