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Barling Magna Primary Academy
Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 0LN, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.0 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
171
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 63% recommending the school, which could be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 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 |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
School keeps me informed
82%
My child is happy
73%
My child feels safe
72%
My child makes good progress
72%
Good range of subjects
72%
Progress is communicated
68%
Behaviour is good
65%
School supports development
65%
School has high expectations
65%
I'd recommend this school
63%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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51.56975, 0.78319 · SS3 0LN
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143948
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Barling Magna Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Barling Magna Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2019.
Is Barling Magna Primary Academy a good school?
Barling Magna Primary Academy scores 37.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Barling Magna Primary Academy?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barling Magna Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
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