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Kirby Primary Academy
Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 0LW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.9 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 83% of parents recommending the school. However, the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is relatively low at just 3%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2019Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School keeps me informed
86%
My child feels safe
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
My child is happy
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School has high expectations
80%
School supports development
78%
My child makes good progress
76%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
Mixed Other2.9%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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51.84384, 1.22060 · CO13 0LW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN139806
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kirbyacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirby Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kirby Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2019.
Is Kirby Primary Academy a good school?
Kirby Primary Academy scores 40.9/100 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 Kirby Primary Academy?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kirby Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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