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Great Bardfield Primary School
Braintree Road, Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4RN, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.0 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
124
Capacity
180
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school shows strong performance in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, ranking in the top 88% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as only 45% of pupils reach the expected level and none achieve the higher standard. Overall, it provides a solid foundation for young learners, though parents may want to consider the limited data on overall progress and performance.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2013Older 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% 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 British89.5%
White Other4.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Location
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51.94807, 0.44037 · CM7 4RN
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114835
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Bardfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Bardfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2013.
Is Great Bardfield Primary School a good school?
Great Bardfield Primary School scores 14.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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