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Thaxted Primary School
Bardfield Road, Thaxted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2LW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.8 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
246
Capacity
266
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 11%, overall parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school is better than 54% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality 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%. | 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%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black African0.4%
Location
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51.95252, 0.34742 · CM6 2LW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115288
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.thaxted.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thaxted Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thaxted Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Thaxted Primary School a good school?
Thaxted Primary School scores 53.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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