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Priory Primary School, Bicknacre
Bicknacre Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4ES, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.0 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
142
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a KS2 expected reading, writing, and maths score of 63%, this primary school performs above the national average, ranking in the top 56% of schools. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in June 2023, indicating that there are areas needing development. Parent satisfaction appears to be a concern, as reflected by a low LocaleIQ score of 9.0, placing it better than only 9% of schools.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
White Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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51.69684, 0.58384 · CM3 4ES
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115000
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.priory.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Priory Primary School, Bicknacre rated by Ofsted?
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Priory Primary School, Bicknacre a good school?
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre scores 9.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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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