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Thriftwood School
Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.3 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
266
Capacity
266
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates exceptional quality in education and support for its students aged 5-19. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong sense of community and trust. However, there is limited published data on academic performance, particularly at the KS2 level, where no students are meeting expected standards.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child makes good progress
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
School supports development
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School has high expectations
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.70227, 0.46686 · CM2 8RW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137554
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.thriftwoodschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Thriftwood School rated by Ofsted?
Thriftwood School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2025.
Is Thriftwood School a good school?
Thriftwood School scores 88.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Thriftwood School?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thriftwood School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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