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Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Mill Road, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NN, Essex


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.8 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
96
Capacity
115
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a small pupil population of 96, this primary school shows some potential, achieving 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which places it in the top 63% nationally. However, the recent Ofsted rating of Inadequate raises concerns about overall quality and effectiveness. Parents should consider these factors carefully, as well as the school's low LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than only 3% of schools.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 29 November 2022
Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.60%Bottom 37% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Mixed W+Asian6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
White Other3.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
traveller_irish1.0%
Location
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51.91626, 0.80160 · CO6 3NN

School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN150124
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2022.

Is Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?

Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 2.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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