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Elmwood Primary School
Guys Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5NB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.4 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
417
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 55% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving a higher standard is relatively low at 7%, the school is better than 35% of others in the area according to the LocaleIQ score, indicating a commendable level of achievement overall.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2014Older 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
White Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.64529, 0.61270 · CM3 5NB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115240
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.elmwood.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Elmwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Elmwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2014.
Is Elmwood Primary School a good school?
Elmwood Primary School scores 35.4/100 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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