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Darlinghurst Academy
Pavilion Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JS, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.6 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
550
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. The school performs well academically, with 68% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. However, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 6 June 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
91%
Progress is communicated
90%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.6%
Black African6.5%
Asian Other4.4%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.55022, 0.66485 · SS9 3JS
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN140536
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.darlinghurst.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Darlinghurst Academy rated by Ofsted?
Darlinghurst Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2019.
Is Darlinghurst Academy a good school?
Darlinghurst Academy scores 71.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Darlinghurst Academy?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, Darlinghurst Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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