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Kings Road Primary School
Kings Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2BB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.4 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
391
Capacity
445
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates a strong community commitment to education. While 58% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, which places it in the top 67% nationally, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it's a supportive environment with positive parent feedback, making it a solid choice for families.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2020Older 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 (67 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
97%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
85%
School keeps me informed
84%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.5%
Asian Indian13.0%
White Other11.0%
Black African7.2%
Asian Other3.1%
Black Other2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.74445, 0.46039 · CM1 2BB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN144304
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kings Road Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kings Road Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2020.
Is Kings Road Primary School a good school?
Kings Road Primary School scores 58.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Kings Road Primary School?
Based on 67 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kings Road Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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