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Cold Norton Primary School
St Stephens Road, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6JE, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.0 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
157
Capacity
147
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 70% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, as reflected in a strong LocaleIQ score of 73.0, which ranks it better than 73% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving a higher standard in KS2 is relatively modest at 22%, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Other1.9%
Location
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51.67141, 0.66921 · CM3 6JE
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114904
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.coldnorton.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cold Norton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cold Norton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is Cold Norton Primary School a good school?
Cold Norton Primary School scores 73.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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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