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Monkwick Junior School
School Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.4 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
241
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, surpassing the national average. However, the school faces challenges, as no pupils reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, while parent satisfaction appears positive, the school may benefit from targeted support to enhance higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 8 June 2022Quality 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.8%
Black African6.2%
Mixed Other5.8%
White Other4.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Other3.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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51.86819, 0.90385 · CO2 8NN
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145020
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.monkwickjunior.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Monkwick Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Monkwick Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2022.
Is Monkwick Junior School a good school?
Monkwick Junior School scores 20.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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