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Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy

High Street, Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE, Essex


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.1 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
145
Capacity
161
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 78% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing them in the top 17% nationally. The school has a solid LocaleIQ score of 82.1, indicating it outperforms 82% of schools in the area, which reflects positively on its overall quality and parent satisfaction. However, only 11% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 20 June 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.78%Top 17% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.11%Top 31% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Other1.4%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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51.97722, 0.26335 · CB11 3LE

School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143855
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?

Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.

Is Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy a good school?

Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy scores 82.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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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