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The Beaulieu Park School
Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DT, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.4 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,609
Capacity
2,020
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 94% of schools, this all-through institution demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results, where students achieve an Attainment 8 score in the top 11% nationally. Additionally, 82% of pupils secure grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. However, while 91% of students enter for the EBacc, only 13% reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in advanced academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.1 | Top 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 82% | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 63% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 91% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 62% | Top 6% UK |
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%. | 78% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.4%
Asian Indian8.5%
Mixed Other5.7%
White Other4.7%
Black African4.3%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.76030, 0.49777 · CM1 6DT
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145916
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.beaulieuparkschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Beaulieu Park School rated by Ofsted?
The Beaulieu Park School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2023.
Is The Beaulieu Park School a good school?
The Beaulieu Park School scores 94.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Beaulieu Park School in GCSEs?
The Beaulieu Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.1. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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