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Highwoods Community Primary School
Tynedale Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SN, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.0 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
447
Capacity
450
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving expected levels for 78% of pupils, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school has a positive LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than 80% of schools in the area, reflecting a supportive community environment. However, further details on progress measures and parental feedback would provide a more comprehensive view of the school's overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 24 March 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 24% | Top 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.4%
White Other9.4%
Asian Indian5.8%
Other4.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Black African2.9%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.91089, 0.91678 · CO4 9SN
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN139462
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highwoodsprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Highwoods Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highwoods Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 March 2015.
Is Highwoods Community Primary School a good school?
Highwoods Community Primary School scores 80.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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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