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Brightside Primary School
Brightside, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0LE, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.1 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
592
Capacity
600
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2014, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where 76% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively modest at 17%, indicating potential for growth in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 16 September 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%. | 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%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (142 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
99%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
School has high expectations
92%
School supports development
92%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Irish1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Location
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51.63832, 0.40605 · CM12 0LE
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN132164
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.brightsideprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Brightside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Brightside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 September 2014.
Is Brightside Primary School a good school?
Brightside Primary School scores 82.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Brightside Primary School?
Based on 142 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brightside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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