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Honywood School
Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1PZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.6 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
821
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 47% nationally. A significant 67% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, though only 48% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than over half of other schools, reflecting a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality 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. | 46.3 | Top 47% 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%. | 67% | Top 47% 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%. | 48% | Top 41% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
Mixed Other2.8%
White Other2.8%
Black African2.2%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.87761, 0.68901 · CO6 1PZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136729
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.honywoodschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Honywood School rated by Ofsted?
Honywood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is Honywood School a good school?
Honywood School scores 49.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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 Honywood School in GCSEs?
Honywood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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