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St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
London Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2DU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.3 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for primary education. It excels in achieving high expected standards in Reading, Writing, and Maths at KS2, ranking in the top 3% nationally. However, parent satisfaction appears to be a concern, with only 38% of parents recommending the school based on limited feedback.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality 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%. | 32% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★2.3
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child is happy
76%
Good range of subjects
71%
My child feels safe
67%
My child makes good progress
48%
Behaviour is good
48%
School keeps me informed
43%
I'd recommend this school
38%
School has high expectations
38%
School supports development
33%
School responds to concerns
24%
Progress is communicated
24%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
Black African14.6%
Gypsy/Roma6.3%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
traveller_irish1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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51.56534, 0.52668 · SS13 2DU
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143453
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford a good school?
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford scores 5.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford receives a satisfaction score of 47% across all parent survey questions.
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