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Kingsmoor Academy

Ployters Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7PS, Essex


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.3 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
302
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
144%
Summary

With a Good Ofsted rating and strong parent satisfaction at 90%, this primary academy demonstrates a solid commitment to student achievement. The school boasts impressive KS2 results, with 79% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. However, only 9% of students reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 15 June 2016Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.9%Top 41% UK
Parent View (20 responses)
4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School responds to concerns
85%
School supports development
85%
School has high expectations
85%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
20% disagree
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.4%
White Other23.2%
Black African4.6%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
White Irish1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Location
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51.74956, 0.08670 · CM18 7PS

School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN138996
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsmoor Academy rated by Ofsted?

Kingsmoor Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 June 2016.

Is Kingsmoor Academy a good school?

Kingsmoor Academy scores 79.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 Kingsmoor Academy?

Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kingsmoor Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.

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