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Bardfield Academy
Clay Hill Road, Vange, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4NL, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.1 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
455
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With 68% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs above the national average, ranking in the top 41% of schools. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 9% of schools, suggesting room for growth in various areas.
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Last inspected: 11 June 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.2%
Black African9.9%
White Other8.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.56365, 0.48622 · SS16 4NL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143203
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bardfieldacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Bardfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bardfield Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2024.
Is Bardfield Academy a good school?
Bardfield Academy scores 9.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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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