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Richard de Clare Community Academy
Parsonage Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2JT, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.0 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
364
Capacity
466
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 85% of schools nationally. However, only 2% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, although its LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.4%
Black African5.8%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.94238, 0.63936 · CO9 2JT
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143204
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.richarddeclare.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Richard de Clare Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Richard de Clare Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Richard de Clare Community Academy a good school?
Richard de Clare Community Academy scores 17.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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