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Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery
Park Lane, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2RH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.8 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
407
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 54% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 75% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, while parent satisfaction is not detailed, the school is better than 24% of others according to its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2012Older 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.4%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Other0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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51.92585, 0.70405 · CO6 2RH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115312
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2012.
Is Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery scores 23.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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