Great Berry Primary School

About Great Berry Primary School

Great Berry Primary School is an academy converter in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 426 pupils on roll. It is part of CRESCO MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

426 / 420 (101%) · over capacity

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 October 2023

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

Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6SG

Phone

01268544709

Headteacher

Damian Pye

Website

http://www.greatberry.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Berry Primary School?

Great Berry Primary School is an academy converter in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Great Berry Primary School have?

Great Berry Primary School has 426 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Great Berry Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Great Berry Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2023).

How does Great Berry Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at Great Berry Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Great Berry Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Great Berry Primary School is part of CRESCO MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Great Berry Primary School?

Great Berry Primary School is located at Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6SG.