Great Berry Primary School — Primary School in Basildon

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Great Berry Primary School

Basildon, SS16 6SG

426 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

1.40% FSM %

210 Boys

216 Girls

About Great Berry Primary School

Great Berry Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Basildon, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 426 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Damian Pye.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Basildon
Parliamentary Constituency	South Basildon and East Thurrock
Ward	Langdon Hills
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	CRESCO MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-08-2011
UKPRN	10034641
URN	137226
Data Last Updated	09-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Tom Tong	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/09/2025	21/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Anurag Aggarwal	Local Governor	04/11/2022	04/11/2026	Elected by parents
Sarah Blois	Local Governor	22/09/2022	22/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Frazer Ferguson	Local Governor	25/09/2025	25/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr J Houchell	Local Governor	21/09/2023	21/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Inman	Local Governor	26/09/2024	26/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah King	Local Governor	26/09/2024	26/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Peter McCann	Local Governor	22/09/2022	03/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cheryl Mitchell	Local Governor	04/11/2022	04/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Derrick Pearson	Local Governor	03/12/2021	03/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Damian Pye	Local Governor	01/09/2012	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Nicola Sawyer	Local Governor	22/09/2022	22/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Great Berry Primary School?

Great Berry Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Basildon, Essex.

How many pupils does Great Berry Primary School have?

Great Berry Primary School has 426 pupils, with a capacity of 420.

What is the age range at Great Berry Primary School?

Great Berry Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Great Berry Primary School?

The Headteacher at Great Berry Primary School is Damian Pye.

Where is Great Berry Primary School located?

Great Berry Primary School is at Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SG, in the Essex local authority, East of England.

Is Great Berry Primary School currently open?

Great Berry Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Damian Pye

Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SG

01268544709

www.greatberry.co.uk/

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