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Somers Heath Primary School
Foyle Drive, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5LX, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.9 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
498
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 81% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. The school has a solid LocaleIQ score of 71.9, indicating it outperforms 72% of schools in the area. However, only 8% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students at the upper end.
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Last inspected: 23 February 2016Older 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%. | 81% | Top 11% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.7%
White Other15.5%
Black African6.5%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Other1.8%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.50430, 0.27804 · RM15 5LX
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN144448
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Somers Heath Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Somers Heath Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 February 2016.
Is Somers Heath Primary School a good school?
Somers Heath Primary School scores 71.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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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