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Kings Ford Academy
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.6 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
169
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school faces challenges, particularly reflected in its low Key Stage 2 results, where only 29% of pupils achieve the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is also a concern, with only 50% of respondents expressing happiness with the school. However, it's worth noting that the school performs better than 98% of others in the UK regarding expected standards, indicating potential for growth and improvement.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 29% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child is happy
75%
My child makes good progress
75%
My child feels safe
67%
Behaviour is good
67%
School has high expectations
67%
School responds to concerns
58%
School supports development
58%
Progress is communicated
58%
I'd recommend this school
50%
School keeps me informed
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.3%
Black African12.4%
White Other7.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Other4.1%
Black Other3.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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51.87179, 0.87649 · CO2 9AZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN142001
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kingsfordacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kings Ford Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kings Ford Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Kings Ford Academy a good school?
Kings Ford Academy scores 3.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Kings Ford Academy?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kings Ford Academy receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
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