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Lift Hockley
Chevening Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4UR, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.6 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
332
Capacity
330
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school stands out, achieving 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school's impressive LocaleIQ score of 97.6 indicates it outperforms 98% of schools, reflecting strong overall quality and parent satisfaction. However, specific data on progress measures is limited, so parents may want to inquire further about value-added performance.
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Last inspected: 26 January 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 29% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
Mixed Other3.6%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.60405, 0.64593 · SS5 4UR
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN146181
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hockleyprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Hockley rated by Ofsted?
Lift Hockley was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2016.
Is Lift Hockley a good school?
Lift Hockley scores 97.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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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