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Paxman Academy
Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.4 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
886
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 74% nationally. However, only 49% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in both English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. While the school is better than 26% of others in the area according to LocaleIQ, the low EBacc entry rate of 17% could indicate limited options for students pursuing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality 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. | 41.3 | Bottom 26% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.6%
White Other6.4%
Black African5.9%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Other3.4%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Other1.6%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.87252, 0.86902 · CO2 9DB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN147080
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.paxmanacademy.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Paxman Academy rated by Ofsted?
Paxman Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is Paxman Academy a good school?
Paxman Academy scores 26.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Paxman Academy in GCSEs?
Paxman Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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