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Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Rickling Green, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3YG, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.5 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
91
Capacity
105
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school excels with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 81% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, only 8% of pupils achieved the higher standard in these subjects, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 7 October 2015Older 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%. | 75% | Top 24% 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 |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
95%
My child is happy
91%
My child feels safe
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Good range of subjects
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
School supports development
71%
School has high expectations
71%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Location
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51.94730, 0.19709 · CB11 3YG
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115130
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 October 2015.
Is Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 65.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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