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North Primary School and Nursery
John Harper Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RP, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.2 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
455
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where 47% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 86% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging higher-achieving pupils. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests that it may not be as competitive as other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.8%
White Other16.5%
Asian Indian9.9%
Black African9.9%
Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.89577, 0.89455 · CO1 1RP
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114709
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.northschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is North Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
North Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2012.
Is North Primary School and Nursery a good school?
North Primary School and Nursery scores 16.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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