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Elmstead Primary School
Elmcroft, Holly Way, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7YQ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.9 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
208
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where it ranks in the top 86% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. However, the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is notably low at just 3%. Overall, while parent satisfaction appears positive, the school may benefit from focusing on raising the higher achievement levels among its students.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2014Older 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
Mixed Other2.8%
Black African2.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.88502, 0.99048 · CO7 7YQ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN149972
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.elmsteadprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Elmstead Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Elmstead Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2014.
Is Elmstead Primary School a good school?
Elmstead Primary School scores 16.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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