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Abacus Primary School
Tresco Way, The Wick, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9GJ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.9 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
412
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 8%, the overall results indicate a solid educational foundation. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 52.9, suggesting it performs better than over half of similar institutions, making it a competitive choice for families in Essex.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2016Older 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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51.60053, 0.53573 · SS12 9GJ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN133312
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Abacus Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Abacus Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2016.
Is Abacus Primary School a good school?
Abacus Primary School scores 52.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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