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Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7NS, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.2 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
72
Capacity
116
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small pupil population of 72, this primary academy has shown some strengths, particularly in achieving 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 52% of schools nationally. However, it is important to note that the school is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Additionally, no students achieved the higher standard in Key Stage 2 assessments, suggesting a need for enhanced support in reaching advanced academic levels.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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%
White Other9.7%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Location
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51.92551, 0.98093 · CO7 7NS
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN150533
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ardleigh.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2022.
Is Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy scores 7.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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