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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.7 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
161
Capacity
150
Ages
2–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education for children aged 2-7. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% of respondents expressing happiness with their experience. While the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 51% of schools, limited published data on academic progress means prospective parents may want to seek additional information on specific subjects.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.1%
Black African7.5%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed Other3.7%
Black Other3.1%
Other3.1%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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51.87179, 0.87649 · CO2 9AZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114717
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is King's Ford Infant School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is King's Ford Infant School and Nursery a good school?
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery scores 50.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about King's Ford Infant School and Nursery?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, King's Ford Infant School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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