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Purford Green Primary School
Purford Green, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6HP, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.0 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
227
Capacity
234
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. Students achieve 72% at the expected level in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% of schools nationally, though only 17% reach the higher standard. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation in a thriving locale.
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Last inspected: 3 June 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
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%
Progress is communicated
100%
School supports development
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.5%
White Other18.1%
Mixed Other2.6%
Black African2.6%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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51.76095, 0.12024 · CM18 6HP
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN139950
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.purfordgreenschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Purford Green Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Purford Green Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2015.
Is Purford Green Primary School a good school?
Purford Green Primary School scores 82.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Purford Green Primary School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Purford Green Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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