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Colchester Academy
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JL, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.2 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
899
Capacity
910
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with its GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 86% nationally. However, only 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school offers a supportive environment for its 899 pupils, though it ranks lower in LocaleIQ compared to many others in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.5 | Bottom 15% UK |
| 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%. | 50% | Bottom 14% UK |
| 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%. | 31% | Bottom 20% UK |
| 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%. | 32% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.7%
Black African9.7%
White Other7.8%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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51.89459, 0.93897 · CO4 3JL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136195
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Colchester Academy rated by Ofsted?
Colchester Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2023.
Is Colchester Academy a good school?
Colchester Academy scores 22.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Colchester Academy in GCSEs?
Colchester Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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