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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Priory Chase, RAYLEIGH, Essex, SS6 9NE, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.6 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
140
Capacity
145
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 32% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 97% nationally. However, the school's overall performance is below average, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score that ranks it better than only 14% of schools. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's fit for their child.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2010Older 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%. | 32% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Location
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51.60198, 0.59505 · SS6 9NE
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN149617
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2010.
Is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School scores 13.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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