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Lift Plumberow
Hamilton Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5BX, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.8 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
627
Capacity
650
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that indicates it outperforms 75% of schools. However, only 14% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 5 March 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.60921, 0.66255 · SS5 5BX
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137381
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.liftplumberow.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Plumberow rated by Ofsted?
Lift Plumberow was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2014.
Is Lift Plumberow a good school?
Lift Plumberow scores 74.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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