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Market Field School
School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7ET, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.3 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
502
Capacity
225
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
223%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a supportive learning environment for its 502 pupils aged 5-19. While it excels in parent satisfaction, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 0.7 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 16 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
White Other2.8%
Other2.2%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.87982, 0.99485 · CO7 7ET
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143589
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.marketfieldschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Market Field School rated by Ofsted?
Market Field School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 October 2019.
Is Market Field School a good school?
Market Field School scores 51.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Market Field School in GCSEs?
Market Field School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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