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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
Church Lane, Toppesfield, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4DS, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.2 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
66
Capacity
98
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school's small size of 66 pupils may foster a close-knit community, but the LocaleIQ score indicates it is below average compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 8 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 British81.8%
Asian Other4.5%
Black Other4.5%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Location
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52.00840, 0.53407 · CO9 4DS
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115071
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield a good school?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield scores 23.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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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