Noak Bridge Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Coppice Lane, Basildon, SS15 4JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Noak Bridge Primary School is a primary school in Basildon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 8th of 27 primary schools in Basildon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 October 2013, report published 13 November 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 May 2022

Pupils are proud to be part of their school community. They say that it is important to treat others as they would like to be treated. This caring approach is evident in how pupils treat each other. They are courteous and friendly. Older and younger pupils play together happily. Playtimes are fun, with lots of equipment and plenty to do, such as football on the artificial turf. Pupils enjoy their learning and take pride in doing their best. One pupil commented, 'The teachers here will always help you,' and this reflects the view of many. Children learn well from when they first join in the early years. They work together eagerly in lessons. They share ideas and listen to each other thoughtfully. They develop a love of reading. As pupils get older, they read widely and well. Pupils learn to stay safe and healthy. They know the importance of healthy eating, exercise and plenty of sleep. They are aware of the risks when online and know to tell an adult straight away if they have concerns. On the rare occasions where bullying occurs, pupils are confident that adults deal with it well. Pupils develop their talents at clubs such as tennis, choir and art.

What the school should improve

  • Many governors have joined recently. They do not know the school well enough and rely too much on the headteacher for the information they receive. This means they cannot provide the support and challenge that is part of their role. Governors need to ensure that they have appropriate strategies to be able to have an accurate strategic oversight of leaders' work.
  • In a few subjects, plans do not set out the most important learning clearly enough. Staff are not as confident to deliver these subjects effectively. Leaders need to improve planning and staff training in these subjects, so that they are delivered well. Leaders also need to ensure that their monitoring identifies how well pupils are remembering and building on the key learning in these subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

207 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals23.7%

23.7%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.9%

3.9%, 17.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.5%

14.5%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Noak Bridge Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery0.5 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Ghyllgrove Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good49% met the expected standard
Millhouse Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good57% met the expected standard
Janet Duke Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good38% met the expected standard
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School1 mileOfsted judgements: Outstanding89% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CRESCO MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Patient
Address
Coppice Lane, Basildon, SS15 4JS
Local authority
Essex
URN
144086

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.