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Belmont Castle Academy
Parker Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5YN, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.5 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
701
Capacity
660
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that indicates better performance than 61% of schools. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2012Older 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other37.4%
White British20.3%
Black African13.0%
Asian Bangladeshi4.7%
Asian Indian4.3%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.47996, 0.31023 · RM17 5YN
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN139105
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Belmont Castle Academy rated by Ofsted?
Belmont Castle Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2012.
Is Belmont Castle Academy a good school?
Belmont Castle Academy scores 60.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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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