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North Crescent Primary School
North Crescent, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9AP, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.6 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
194
Capacity
262
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 74.6, indicating it outperforms 75% of schools in the area. However, only 9% of students reach the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 17 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.3%
Gypsy/Roma10.3%
Black African7.2%
traveller_irish7.2%
Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.60899, 0.52131 · SS12 9AP
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145049
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.northcrescent.org
Frequently asked questions
What is North Crescent Primary School rated by Ofsted?
North Crescent Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2024.
Is North Crescent Primary School a good school?
North Crescent Primary School scores 74.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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