The Wickford Church of England School
Mount Road, Wickford, SS11 8HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Wickford Church of England School is a primary school in Wickford for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 14 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Pupils are very happy at school. They feel safe, and they know exactly what to do to keep themselves safe, both in and out of school, as well as online. Pupils demonstrate the school's values of happiness, esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, value of truth, and service and spirituality in all that they do. Pupils behave and learn extremely well. They work hard to meet staff's high expectations. Pupils have a positive attitude to their learning. They take pride in everything that they do and produce high-quality work. Extra-curricular activities and clubs are carefully planned to support pupils' learning in the classroom. The 'HEARTS Promise' ensures that pupils have bespoke memories from their time at the school, including staying away from home for a night or trying to break a world, national or trust record. These experiences support pupils' personal development and increase their self-esteem and resilience. Within the school, pupils' well-being is a high priority. The 'Mental Health Champions', as well as the trust's counsellor, are integral to supporting this.
Pupil numbers and mix
135 pupils on roll, with places for 165
Schools near The Wickford Church of England School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Hilltop Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| North Crescent Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Wickford Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Runwell Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Springall
- Phone
- 01268733297
- Address
- Mount Road, Wickford, SS11 8HE
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 137744
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.