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Great Bentley Primary School
Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8LD, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.8 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
244
Capacity
270
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 60% nationally for expected standards. The school serves 244 pupils and boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it is better than 91% of schools in the area. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging higher-achieving students.
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Last inspected: 29 September 2015Exempt 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
White Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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51.85184, 1.06411 · CO7 8LD
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN149967
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Bentley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Bentley Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 September 2015.
Is Great Bentley Primary School a good school?
Great Bentley Primary School scores 90.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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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