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Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Howbridge Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.3 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
357
Capacity
384
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. It performs well in key stage 2, with 51% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 80% nationally. However, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
Black African6.7%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.79140, 0.63581 · CM8 1BZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN140666
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.howbridgejunior.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Howbridge Church of England Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Howbridge Church of England Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Howbridge Church of England Junior School a good school?
Howbridge Church of England Junior School scores 19.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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