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Brinkley Grove Primary School
Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9GF, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.1 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
426
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 94%, this primary school demonstrates a positive learning environment. It excels in key stage 2, with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. However, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2019Older 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (71 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.3%
White Other11.3%
Black African6.8%
Black Other5.2%
Asian Indian3.8%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Other2.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.91582, 0.91909 · CO4 9GF
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN131219
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Brinkley Grove Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Brinkley Grove Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2019.
Is Brinkley Grove Primary School a good school?
Brinkley Grove Primary School scores 75.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Brinkley Grove Primary School?
Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brinkley Grove Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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