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Purleigh Community Primary School
Pump Lane, Purleigh, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6PJ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.7 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 74% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 25% nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 77.7, indicating it is better than 78% of schools in terms of its overall environment and community engagement. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.68947, 0.65626 · CM3 6PJ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN140744
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.purleighprimary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Purleigh Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Purleigh Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is Purleigh Community Primary School a good school?
Purleigh Community Primary School scores 77.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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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