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Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Eastern Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0HU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.1 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
642
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence, achieving 69% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, which places it in the top 39% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 88.1 indicates it outperforms 88% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 6%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.81225, 1.02167 · CO7 0HU
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114755
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery scores 88.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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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