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Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Parson's Field, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6BZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.5 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
194
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 83% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 85.5 indicates it performs better than 86% of schools, reflecting a supportive learning environment. However, only 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.6%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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51.95351, 0.99797 · CO7 6BZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115076
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.dedham.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 85.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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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