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Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.2 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
298
Capacity
290
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a diverse age range from 3 to 19 and a pupil population of 298, this school offers a unique educational environment. However, it received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in January 2024, indicating significant areas for improvement. The LocaleIQ score of 40.2 suggests it performs better than 40% of schools, but prospective parents may want to consider the implications of the recent Ofsted findings.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Inadequate
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.5%
White Other4.7%
Black Other4.4%
Asian Other3.7%
Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
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51.88403, 0.84178 · CO3 0PZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN151484
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitelexdensprings.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lexden Springs School rated by Ofsted?
Lexden Springs School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Lexden Springs School a good school?
Lexden Springs School scores 40.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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