Crays Hill Primary School, based in Billericay, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Crays Hill Primary School currently has around 75 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 90.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 43.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 98.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a irish traveller (traveller of irish heritage) background (89.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | London Road, Billericay, CM11 2UZ |
| Website: | http://www.crayshill.essex.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01268521914 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs H Dyer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145772 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 105 |
| Number of Pupils: | 75 |
| Number of Boys: | 36 |
| Number of Girls: | 39 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 43.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 98.2% | 8.2% |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 89.30% | 67 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 5.30% | 4 |
| White British | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 1 |
| African | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crays Hill Primary School London Road , Crays Hill CM11 2UZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crays Hill Primary School London Road , Crays Hill CM11 2UZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Elder Avenue , SS12 0LR | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange County Junior School Elder Avenue , SS12 0LR | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange County Infant School Elder Avenue , SS12 0LR | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Support Service Alderney Gardens , SS11 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.