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Langham Oaks
School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.7 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
75
Capacity
80
Ages
10–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school provides a supportive environment for students aged 10-16, although it currently faces challenges reflected in its GCSE results, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 67% recommending the school, indicating some positive experiences among families. However, the limited academic performance data suggests that prospective parents may want to consider additional factors when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 4.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child is happy
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
School keeps me informed
73%
Good range of subjects
73%
School supports development
73%
My child feels safe
67%
My child makes good progress
67%
Behaviour is good
67%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School has high expectations
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
Mixed Other5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Black Other1.3%
Location
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51.94781, 0.93987 · CO4 5PA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141512
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.langhamoaks.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Langham Oaks rated by Ofsted?
Langham Oaks was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Langham Oaks a good school?
Langham Oaks scores 28.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Langham Oaks?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Langham Oaks receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Langham Oaks in GCSEs?
Langham Oaks achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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