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Chipping Hill Primary School
Owers Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1FR, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.7 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for growth in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 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%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (92 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School has high expectations
98%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.4%
Mixed Other4.3%
White Other3.8%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.78762, 0.62778 · CM8 1FR
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114827
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Chipping Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Chipping Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Chipping Hill Primary School a good school?
Chipping Hill Primary School scores 90.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Chipping Hill Primary School?
Based on 92 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chipping Hill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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