Lee Chapel Primary School is a primary school in Basildon, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Lee Chapel Primary School currently has around 1068 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.5%). indian pupils make up about 18.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Knares, Basildon, SS16 5RU |
| Website: | www.leechapel.essex.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01268474177 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sue Jackson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137108 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 960 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1068 |
| Number of Boys: | 560 |
| Number of Girls: | 508 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 50.50% | 539 |
| Indian | 18.70% | 200 |
| Other Mixed | 9.10% | 97 |
| Other White | 6.80% | 73 |
| African | 4.60% | 49 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 37 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 16 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 15 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery George Street , Langdon Hills SS16 5NQ | - not rated | 665 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House , Church Walk SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House, Church Walk , Great Oaks SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby High School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NX | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House School Church Road , SS14 2NQ | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbrook School Church Road , SS14 2EX | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.