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Woodside Academy
Grangewood Avenue, Grays, Essex, RM16 2GJ, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.7 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
660
Capacity
660
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating from 2014, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Additionally, the school has a LocaleIQ score of 67.7, indicating it outperforms 68% of schools in the area. However, only 13% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2014Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.3%
Black African8.3%
White Other7.4%
Asian Indian5.8%
Mixed Other5.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Other0.8%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.48794, 0.35455 · RM16 2GJ
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN139106
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.woodsideacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodside Academy rated by Ofsted?
Woodside Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2014.
Is Woodside Academy a good school?
Woodside Academy scores 67.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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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