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Roach Vale Primary School
Roach Vale, Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YN, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.2 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for learning, particularly with 57% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, it may face challenges in attaining higher standards, as none of the students reached the higher benchmarks. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners in Essex.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.0%
Black African10.9%
White Other5.2%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.6%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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51.89808, 0.93895 · CO4 3YN
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114823
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.roachvaleprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Roach Vale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Roach Vale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Roach Vale Primary School a good school?
Roach Vale Primary School scores 23.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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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