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Broomgrove Junior School
Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.2 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school sees 47% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 86% nationally. While the percentage achieving higher standards is lower at 8%, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to student achievement within its community of 230 pupils. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 20% of schools, suggesting potential for growth and improvement.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2019Older 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.7%
Mixed Other5.7%
Other5.2%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.86817, 0.95641 · CO7 9QB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114759
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Broomgrove Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Broomgrove Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2019.
Is Broomgrove Junior School a good school?
Broomgrove Junior School scores 20.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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