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Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Birchwood, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5QL, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.2 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
97
Capacity
117
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction and community involvement can be inferred from the school's church affiliation, which often fosters a supportive environment.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2017Older 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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 British77.3%
White Other7.2%
Mixed Other6.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Location
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51.88513, 0.19114 · CM23 5QL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115127
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.birchanger.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2017.
Is Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 39.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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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