St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford, Basildon

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St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford

London Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, SS13 2DU

A Good-rated primary school in Basildon where 32% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Church of England

Pupils

192

Ages

2-11

FSM

21.7%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

64.0%

Writing

39.0%

Maths

54.0%

RWM Combined

32.0%

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About St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford

St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford is a primary school in Basildon, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 21 responses), 38% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 32% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 192 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: London Road, Basildon, SS13 2DU | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2024 — Good
Jan 2015 — Good (predecessor: St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Bowers Gifford)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford

What is St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford's Ofsted rating?

St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 21 responses): 38% of parents would recommend St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford.

What are St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford's latest exam results?

St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford: KS2 2024/25: 32% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford located?

St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford is a primary school in Basildon, Essex (SS13 2DU).

How many pupils attend St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford?

St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford has around 192 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford with other schools?

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