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Manningtree High School
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.5 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
917
Capacity
886
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.6, which places it in the top 36% of schools nationally. A commendable 74% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 53% reach the higher grade 5 threshold. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 71% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2025Quality 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. | 48.6 | Top 36% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 43% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Parent View (194 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of subjects
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child feels safe
76%
My child is happy
71%
I'd recommend this school
71%
My child makes good progress
69%
School has high expectations
68%
Progress is communicated
65%
Behaviour is good
64%
School keeps me informed
54%
School supports development
47%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.94131, 1.05396 · CO11 2BW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137945
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.manningtreehigh.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Manningtree High School rated by Ofsted?
Manningtree High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2025.
Is Manningtree High School a good school?
Manningtree High School scores 43.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 Manningtree High School?
Based on 194 Ofsted Parent View responses, Manningtree High School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Manningtree High School in GCSEs?
Manningtree High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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