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Gosbecks Primary School
Owen Ward Close, Shrub End, Gosbecks Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DG, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.1 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
248
Capacity
285
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2014, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 53% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 77% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as only 11% of students achieve the higher standard. Overall, the school is better than 37% of others in the area, indicating a decent level of educational quality.
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Last inspected: 10 September 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
White Other2.8%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.87199, 0.86415 · CO2 9DG
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114742
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.gosbecks.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gosbecks Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gosbecks Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 September 2014.
Is Gosbecks Primary School a good school?
Gosbecks Primary School scores 37.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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