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Parkwood Academy
Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DX, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.8 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, performance is above the national average, placing it in the top 47% of schools. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" may raise concerns for some parents. Additionally, the school has a low LocaleIQ score of 7.8, indicating it is better than only 8% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.6%
Black African11.9%
Other9.5%
White Other5.7%
Asian Bangladeshi5.2%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.74943, 0.45501 · CM1 2DX
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141355
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Parkwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Parkwood Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Parkwood Academy a good school?
Parkwood Academy scores 7.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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