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11 state primary schools within 2 miles and 15 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SS12, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near SS12

11 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of SS12, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. The Wickford Church of England School

    State primary · Church of England · Wickford · 0.66 miles

    80of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · every first choice met in 2026 · 0.66 miles

    How it scored 80
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.4 of 20 points

      0.66 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. North Crescent Primary School

    State primary · Wickford · 0.21 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.21 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.9 of 20 points

      0.21 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 7.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Oakfield Primary School

    State primary · Wickford · 0.29 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.29 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.1 of 20 points

      0.29 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Hilltop Infant School

    State primary · Wickford · 0.94 miles

    65of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · every first choice met in 2026 · 0.94 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.6 of 20 points

      0.94 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 3.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Abacus Primary School

    State primary · Wickford · 0.66 miles

    62of 100

    Places reached 0.67 miles in 2025 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.66 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points

      Top 46% of 14,817 state schools in England: 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.4 of 20 points

      0.66 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 0.67 miles away; this school is 0.66 miles from the middle of SS12, closer than that. Essex County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 10.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Wickford Primary School

    State primary · Wickford · 0.56 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.56 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points

      Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.4 of 20 points

      0.56 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 10.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Runwell Community Primary School

    State primary · Wickford · 1.1 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.7 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 20.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Hilltop Junior School

    State primary · Wickford · 1.0 miles

    53of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 42% in England · 1.0 miles

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.8 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Felmore Primary School

    State primary · Basildon · 1.9 miles

    50of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 39% of schools in England

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 6.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Crays Hill Primary School

    State primary · Billericay · 1.8 miles

    47of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 11 on average

    How it scored 47
    • Resultsmatters0 of 20 points

      Better than 0% of 14,817 state schools in England: 17% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.8 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 37.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 13.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 10.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near SS12

15 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SS12, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. The Sweyne Park School

    State secondary · Rayleigh · 3.3 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters4.2 of 20 points

      Better than 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.38 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.8 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 7.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Harris Academy Wickford

    State secondary · Wickford · 0.66 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.66 miles · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters3 of 20 points

      Better than 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.50 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.4 of 20 points

      0.66 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 18.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Beauchamps High School

    State secondary · Wickford · 0.91 miles

    57of 100

    0.91 miles · Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: better than 48% of schools in England

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters9.7 of 20 points

      Better than 48% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.02 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.3 of 20 points

      0.91 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 250 of 266. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 8.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. The Deanes

    State secondary · Benfleet · 4.2 miles

    49of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 49
    • Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points

      Better than 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.71 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.2 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 47.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. The Basildon Lower Academy

    State secondary · Basildon · 2.7 miles

    47of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.7 miles · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 47
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters0 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is urgent improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.1 of 20 points

      2.7 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 15.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 40.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. The Basildon Upper Academy

    State secondary · Basildon · 2.7 miles

    47of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 17 on average · 2.7 miles

    How it scored 47
    • Resultsmatters0 of 20 points

      Better than 0% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -1.44 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9 of 20 points

      2.7 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 20.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 17.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 17.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. De La Salle School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Basildon · 3.1 miles

    47of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 3.1 miles · results: better than 34% of schools in England

    How it scored 47
    • Resultsmatters6.9 of 20 points

      Better than 34% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.7 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 128 of 215. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 17.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Harris Academy Billericay

    State secondary · Billericay · 4.5 miles

    44of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 49% in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 44
    • Resultsmatters10.3 of 20 points

      Top 49% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.02 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.9 of 20 points

      4.5 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 202 of 207. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 12.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. The FitzWimarc School

    State secondary · Rayleigh · 4.0 miles

    43of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 23 on average · results: better than 34% of schools in England

    How it scored 43
    • Resultsmatters6.9 of 20 points

      Better than 34% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.1 of 20 points

      4.0 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 266 of 284. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Harris Academy Kingswood

    State secondary · Basildon · 4.1 miles

    43of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average · results: better than 30% of schools in England

    How it scored 43
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.26 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.7 of 20 points

      4.1 miles from the middle of SS12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 249 of 399. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 22.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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