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The Stanway School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.0 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,383
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 38% nationally for Attainment 8, achieving an average score of 48.2. A notable 74% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 35%. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely supported by these strong academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 54% | Top 27% 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%. | 35% | Top 41% 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%. | 27% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.6%
Black African2.4%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.88314, 0.83991 · CO3 0QA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137927
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stanway.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Stanway School rated by Ofsted?
The Stanway School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2013.
Is The Stanway School a good school?
The Stanway School scores 59.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 The Stanway School in GCSEs?
The Stanway School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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