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Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.9 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
340
Capacity
672
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in key areas. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 67%, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While the higher standard achievement rate is lower at 15%, the overall environment is supportive and well-regarded by families.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★4.1
School has high expectations
100%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child is happy
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.8%
Black African10.9%
Asian Other9.4%
White Other6.5%
Mixed Other3.2%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.86619, 0.88194 · CO2 9QG
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114750
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.montgomery-jun.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Montgomery Primary School, Colchester rated by Ofsted?
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2019.
Is Montgomery Primary School, Colchester a good school?
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester scores 72.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Montgomery Primary School, Colchester?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Montgomery Primary School, Colchester receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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