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The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4AT, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.8 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 9% of students achieve a higher standard in these subjects, which may be a consideration for parents seeking high academic challenge.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
My child feels safe
94%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
87%
Behaviour is good
86%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.8%
Black African5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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51.92702, 0.87451 · CO6 4AT
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115144
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bishopwilliamward.net
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School a good school?
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School scores 61.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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