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Doucecroft School
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL, Essex
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
87
Capacity
100
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 3 to 19. However, academic performance is a notable concern, as recent GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 3.1, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess overall progress, but the positive feedback from parents highlights a community-focused atmosphere.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 3.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
Good range of subjects
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
School keeps me informed
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
School has high expectations
58%
School responds to concerns
50%
Location
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51.89301, 0.82278 · CO6 3QL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115426
School typeOther independent special school
Websitedoucecroft.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Doucecroft School rated by Ofsted?
Doucecroft School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Doucecroft School a good school?
Doucecroft School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Doucecroft School?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Doucecroft School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Doucecroft School in GCSEs?
Doucecroft School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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