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Camulos Academy
Whitmore Drive, Via Urbis Romanea, Colchester, Essex, CO4 6AL, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.2 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
413
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, where 80% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this school is in the top 13% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 82% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, while the overall performance is commendable, the percentage achieving higher standards at 20% suggests there may be opportunities for further academic challenge.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2019Older 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child feels safe
90%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child is happy
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
School has high expectations
83%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.2%
White Other7.0%
Asian Indian4.8%
Black African4.6%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Mixed Other3.4%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.91935, 0.90165 · CO4 6AL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141950
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.camulosacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Camulos Academy rated by Ofsted?
Camulos Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2019.
Is Camulos Academy a good school?
Camulos Academy scores 81.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Camulos Academy?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Camulos Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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