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Bardfield Academy

Requires Improvementgraded 11/06/2024Ages 2–11455 pupilsDoes not apply
Basildon, SS16 4NL
Essex

Bardfield Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Basildon, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 455 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 11/06/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Basildon can view Bardfield Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Basildon (SS16 4NL), Bardfield Academy 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 11/06/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals46.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language12.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-38%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in BasildonSee the full area report for SS16 4NL