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The Phoenix Primary School
Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NQ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.2 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
714
Capacity
750
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 84% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates solid performance and high parent satisfaction, as evidenced by 96% of parents recommending it. While 54% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, and 14% achieve a higher standard, these figures place the school in the top 75% nationally. However, there is room for growth in academic outcomes to further enhance student achievement.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Behaviour is good
91%
School has high expectations
91%
School keeps me informed
88%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.5%
White Other12.2%
Black African8.8%
Mixed Other5.7%
Asian Indian4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.57353, 0.42890 · SS15 5NQ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143128
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.phoenix-pri.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Phoenix Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Phoenix Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is The Phoenix Primary School a good school?
The Phoenix Primary School scores 84.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Phoenix Primary School?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Phoenix Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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