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Alresford Primary School
Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.8 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
239
Capacity
240
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where it ranks in the top 67% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2014Older 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.85032, 0.99917 · CO7 8AU
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114734
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.alresford.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Alresford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Alresford Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2014.
Is Alresford Primary School a good school?
Alresford Primary School scores 41.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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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