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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1DF, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.2 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
167
Capacity
165
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 54% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 75% nationally. However, only 8% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young children, with parent satisfaction likely bolstered by its church affiliation.
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Last inspected: 26 January 2012Older 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
Black African4.2%
Mixed Other3.6%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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51.79222, 0.45657 · CM3 1DF
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115114
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitegreatwaltham.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2012.
Is Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 35.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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