South Green Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Hickstars Lane, South Green, Billericay, CM12 9RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

South Green Junior School is a primary school in Billericay for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 6th of 7 primary schools in Billericay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 31 January 2012, report published 24 February 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 April 2022

This school is a happy place to be. Pupils enjoy positive relationships with their teachers and with each other. They look after one another. For example, older pupils take younger ones under their wing, so they settle quickly. If someone is having a bad day, then a peer is there to cheer you up. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They pay close attention to their teachers when asked to, and demonstrate the values of the school. Pupils talk about how they are responsible, resilient and kind to one another. Pupils understand what bullying is and are confident to report it if they see it happening. When there is a case of bullying, it is 'nipped in the bud'. Pupils commented that they feel safe and secure at school. They know that staff care for them and have their best interests at heart. Pupils are proud of their leadership roles. They enjoy the additional opportunities to be play leaders, peer mediators and school councillors, to name but a few. The vibrant eco club plays an active part in improving the school environment.

What the school should improve

  • Pupils say that occasionally, there is too much chatter in lessons, which prevents them from learning to the best of their abilities. This is particularly the case when some adults do not consistently apply leaders' high expectations. Leaders should ensure that all adults continue to develop pupils' behaviours for learning and apply the policy consistently and effectively.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

61 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths46%

46%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

222 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals14%

14%, 12.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.5%

4.5%, 17.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.9%

18.9%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near South Green Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
South Green Infant School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Peter's Catholic Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding96% met the expected standard
Quilters Infant School0.6 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Quilters Junior School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding85% met the expected standard
Sunnymede Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good69% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Trust
Billericay Community Trust
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Benjeddi
Address
Hickstars Lane, South Green, Billericay, CM12 9RJ
Local authority
Essex
URN
114946

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.