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Great Leighs Primary School
Aragon Road, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1RP, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.5 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for learning, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 79% nationally for expected standards. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, but the school could benefit from enhancing its academic performance further.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2014Older 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% 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 British87.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.82748, 0.50840 · CM3 1RP
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114852
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.greatleighs.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Leighs Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Leighs Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2014.
Is Great Leighs Primary School a good school?
Great Leighs Primary School scores 23.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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