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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Templewood Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3EZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.9 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
197
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 86% nationally. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able learners. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strong point, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2018Older 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.1%
Black African6.1%
Asian Bangladeshi4.1%
White Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.5%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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51.89955, 0.93601 · CO4 3EZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115088
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2018.
Is Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 18.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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