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Highwood Primary School
Loves Green, Highwood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3QH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.7 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
56
Capacity
70
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although its KS2 results show that only 25% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, which is below the national average. The school serves a small cohort of 56 students, which may offer a more personalized learning environment, but it currently lacks higher standard achievements in these subjects. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths in fostering a supportive community.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality 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%. | 25% | Bottom 2% 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 British80.4%
Gypsy/Roma8.9%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Location
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51.71032, 0.37423 · CM1 3QH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114869
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.highwood.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Highwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Highwood Primary School a good school?
Highwood Primary School scores 7.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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