Vange Primary School and Nursery
London Road, Vange, Basildon, SS16 4QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Vange Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Basildon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 17th of 27 primary schools in Basildon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 November 2022, report published 16 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 November 2022
Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They appreciate how their teachers help them, such as the modelling of new words and sharing new ways to solve problems in mathematics. As a result, pupils proudly showcase their work. They remember what they learn. For example, pupils in Years 2 and 3 can accurately name bones in a human skeleton. Strong friendships form because pupils behave kindly and politely. They follow teachers' instructions and get along well as they work. The colour-based feeling chart teaches pupils to reflect on their behaviour. Having a place to go to such as the 'rainbow room' when they are sad, helps pupils with their emotions. Bullying is very rare. Pupils are confident that when they fall out, seeking support from staff will solve the issue. Having staff who listen to their concerns ensures pupils are safe in school. Opportunities to take on leadership roles help pupils become independent. Playleaders help other pupils to find friends, encouraging pupils to play games together. Pupils enjoy giving out certificates during assemblies.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have put in place an ambitious curriculum. There are some minor variations in a small number of subjects, where plans do not identify enough opportunities for pupils to learn what they need to. This leads to some pupils having gaps in what they know. Leaders should ensure that all curriculum plans are specifically detailed to support pupils to have the wide range of knowledge they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
97 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Vange Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryedene Primary and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Bardfield Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 68% met the expected standard |
| Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Jo Chesterton Sarah Carswell
- Phone
- 01268552160
- Address
- London Road, Vange, Basildon, SS16 4QA
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 114811
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.