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Freshwaters Primary Academy
School Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3QA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.4 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
415
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although it falls slightly below the national average for KS2 expected combined scores in reading, writing, and maths at 62%. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 74% recommending the school, but it's worth noting that only 5% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, while there are strengths in the school's performance, potential parents may want to consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2015Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
Progress is communicated
79%
My child is happy
77%
School has high expectations
77%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.1%
White Other14.0%
Black African10.8%
Mixed Other6.5%
Other3.6%
Asian Indian2.2%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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51.77246, 0.10539 · CM20 3QA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN139398
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.freshwatersacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Freshwaters Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Freshwaters Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2015.
Is Freshwaters Primary Academy a good school?
Freshwaters Primary Academy scores 37.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Freshwaters Primary Academy?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Freshwaters Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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