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Colne Community School
Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0QL, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.0 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,283
Capacity
1,540
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 65% nationally. While 63% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in EBacc entry at just 25%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, with a strong community focus.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 43.0 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.82057, 1.02144 · CO7 0QL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN146795
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.colne.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Colne Community School rated by Ofsted?
Colne Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Colne Community School a good school?
Colne Community School scores 38.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Colne Community School in GCSEs?
Colne Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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