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St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge
Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HR, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.5 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. The school’s performance in Key Stage 2 shows that 63% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.2%
White Other4.5%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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51.85624, 0.94286 · CO5 7HR
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115077
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge rated by Ofsted?
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2014.
Is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge a good school?
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge scores 65.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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