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Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
High Street, Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6DD, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.2 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
383
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 3% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 78% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, significantly above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 13% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in pushing higher-achieving pupils.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (100 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
92%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
White Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.91406, 0.23419 · CM22 6DD
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115129
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.elsenham.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2019.
Is Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 97.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 100 Ofsted Parent View responses, Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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