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Ghyllgrove Primary School
The Gore, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2BG, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.8 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
625
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 90% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 49%, it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected outcomes. However, only 1% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 September 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
69%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.0%
White Other15.5%
Black African9.6%
Asian Indian5.8%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.57511, 0.45845 · SS14 2BG
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114914
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Ghyllgrove Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ghyllgrove Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Ghyllgrove Primary School a good school?
Ghyllgrove Primary School scores 21.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Ghyllgrove Primary School?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ghyllgrove Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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