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Great Wakering Primary Academy
High Street, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 0EJ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.9 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
407
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating from 2014, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in KS2 where it ranks in the top 7% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at the top level. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 73% recommending the school, suggesting a generally positive, though not overwhelming, level of approval among families.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% 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 |
Parent View (77 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
86%
My child feels safe
79%
School keeps me informed
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
My child is happy
77%
My child makes good progress
77%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Behaviour is good
70%
Progress is communicated
69%
School has high expectations
68%
School supports development
66%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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51.55253, 0.80065 · SS3 0EJ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143978
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Wakering Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Great Wakering Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2014.
Is Great Wakering Primary Academy a good school?
Great Wakering Primary Academy scores 9.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Great Wakering Primary Academy?
Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, Great Wakering Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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