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Messing Primary School
School Road, Messing, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9TH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.2 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
88
Capacity
84
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents recommending it. While the percentage of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 36%, which is notably above the national average, the higher standard achievement of 18% suggests there is room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. The school serves a small community of 88 pupils, fostering a close-knit environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
93%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
78%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Location
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51.83273, 0.74755 · CO5 9TH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN139252
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Messing Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Messing Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Messing Primary School a good school?
Messing Primary School scores 41.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Messing Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Messing Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 91% across all parent survey questions.
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