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Churchill Special Free School
Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LB, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.4 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
71
Capacity
84
Ages
8–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 8-18, achieving a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 89% of schools. While GCSE results indicate room for improvement, particularly in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is notable, with 80% expressing happiness with the school's offerings. Limited published data on progress measures suggests that further insights into student development would be beneficial for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 39% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 15% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 25% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School supports development
93%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
Good range of subjects
73%
Behaviour is good
73%
School has high expectations
73%
School keeps me informed
67%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other9.9%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Location
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52.07887, 0.45764 · CB9 0LB
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN139732
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.churchillschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Churchill Special Free School rated by Ofsted?
Churchill Special Free School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2015.
Is Churchill Special Free School a good school?
Churchill Special Free School scores 89.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Churchill Special Free School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Churchill Special Free School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Churchill Special Free School in GCSEs?
Churchill Special Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.1. 39% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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