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Water Lane Primary Academy
Broadley Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5RD, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.5 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 95% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 4%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, the school serves a small community of 184 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score that suggests it is performing better than 12% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2017Older 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.2%
White Other21.7%
Black African6.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
traveller_irish2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.74869, 0.07137 · CM19 5RD
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141194
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.waterlaneprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Water Lane Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Water Lane Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2017.
Is Water Lane Primary Academy a good school?
Water Lane Primary Academy scores 11.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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