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Runwell Community Primary School
Canewdon Gardens, Runwell, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7BJ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.5 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
419
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a focus on improving outcomes, the school currently has an Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, highlighting areas for development. In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which is above the national average, although only 4% achieve a higher standard. Parent satisfaction appears to be a concern, with only 42% recommending the school, suggesting that prospective families may want to consider this aspect carefully.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (122 responses)
★★★★★2.9
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
79%
My child makes good progress
71%
My child is happy
67%
School has high expectations
66%
Progress is communicated
65%
My child feels safe
53%
School supports development
51%
I'd recommend this school
42%
Behaviour is good
34%
School responds to concerns
34%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.3%
White Other3.6%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.62263, 0.52397 · SS11 7BJ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137054
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.runwellprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Runwell Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Runwell Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Runwell Community Primary School a good school?
Runwell Community Primary School scores 5.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Runwell Community Primary School?
Based on 122 Ofsted Parent View responses, Runwell Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
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