Bardfield Academy

About Bardfield Academy

Bardfield Academy is an academy converter in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 455 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

455 / 420 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Clay Hill Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4NL

Phone

01268553488

Headteacher

Donna Dry

Website

www.bardfieldacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bardfield Academy?

Bardfield Academy is an academy converter in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Bardfield Academy have?

Bardfield Academy has 455 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bardfield Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bardfield Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).

How does Bardfield Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Bardfield Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bardfield Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bardfield Academy is part of SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Bardfield Academy?

Bardfield Academy is located at Clay Hill Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4NL.