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Hillhouse CofE Primary School
Ninefields Estate, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3EL, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.5 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
331
Capacity
345
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in key areas, achieving results in the top 90% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 43% of pupils meet the expected standard, with just 7% reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in overall academic achievement. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as others in the area.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2015Older 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.0%
White Other11.5%
Black African7.3%
Mixed Other4.8%
Black Caribbean2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Black Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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51.68704, 0.02266 · EN9 3EL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145992
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hillhouse.essex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillhouse CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2015.
Is Hillhouse CofE Primary School a good school?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School scores 16.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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