The Wickford Church of England School
URN: 137744 • Wickford SS11 8HE
Overview
- Name
- The Wickford Church of England School
- URN
- 137744
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Annie Bristow (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01268733297
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mount Road, Wickford SS11 8HE
Summary
The Wickford Church of England School is a mixed primary academy located in Wickford, Essex, catering to children aged 2 to 7 years. With a current enrolment of 140 pupils and a capacity of 165, the school emphasizes a respectful and caring learning environment, grounded in Christian values and spirituality. The school is closely linked with the Wickford and Runwell Diocese, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a supportive community.
The curriculum is designed to promote happiness, equity, achievement, resilience, truth, and spirituality, encapsulated in their HEARTS vision. The school offers a range of classes, including pre-school and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and actively engages parents through workshops and events. The school has been recognized for its excellence, being shortlisted for the TES Primary School of the Year 2024 award.
Parents can find various resources and support for their children, including guidance for starting school and information on school tours for prospective families. The Wickford Church of England School is dedicated to professional development for its staff, collaborating with local teaching hubs to enhance educational practices within the community.
The curriculum is designed to promote happiness, equity, achievement, resilience, truth, and spirituality, encapsulated in their HEARTS vision. The school offers a range of classes, including pre-school and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and actively engages parents through workshops and events. The school has been recognized for its excellence, being shortlisted for the TES Primary School of the Year 2024 award.
Parents can find various resources and support for their children, including guidance for starting school and information on school tours for prospective families. The Wickford Church of England School is dedicated to professional development for its staff, collaborating with local teaching hubs to enhance educational practices within the community.
Useful links
- Staff and Governance (governance)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- WCofE Online Learning Plan (download)
- here (download)
- lovely letter (download)
- here (download)
- RAAC information letter September 2023 (download)
- School Specific Risk Assessment January 2022 (download)
- Admissions Nursery (other)
- Admissions Reception (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hilltop Infant School (73.6)
- Abacus Primary School (65.4)
- Wickford Primary School (64.1)
- Grange Primary School (61.5)
- North Crescent Primary School (60.6)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 2 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 165
- Pupils
- 140
- Boys
- 76
- Girls
- 64
- FSM %
- 8.10
- Open date
- 2011-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 140 | 76 | 64 | 165 | 8.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 135 | 70 | 65 | 165 | 13.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 151 | 81 | 70 | 165 | 10.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 151 | 81 | 70 | 165 | 10.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 145 | 82 | 63 | 165 | 9.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 153 | 80 | 73 | 165 | 8.70 |
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