Friars Grove Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Upland Drive Colchester Essex CO4 0PZ |
| Phone | 01206843683 |
| Reference Number | 114761 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 410 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 2 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| 3 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| 4 | 32 | 24 | 56 |
| 5 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 6 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.8% |
| White, Other | 7.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| African | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-02-22 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-02-23 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Barnardiston Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0DT |
0.39 miles |
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Templewood Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3EZ |
0.47 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Clay Lane Grove, St Johns Cofe Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0HH |
0.48 miles |
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Roach Vale Primary School
Roach Vale, Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YN |
0.63 miles |
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Highwoods Community Primary School
Tynedale Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SN |
0.69 miles |
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Hazelmere Junior School
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JP |
0.75 miles |
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JP |
0.75 miles |
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Brinkley Grove Primary School
Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9GF |
0.95 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA |
0.98 miles |
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Unity Primary Academy
Hickory Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3QJ |
1.05 miles |
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Queen Boudica Primary School
Cowper Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XT |
1.17 miles |
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB |
1.21 miles |
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North Primary School and Nursery
John Harper Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RP |
1.44 miles |
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Camulos Academy
Whitmore Drive, Via Urbis Romanea, Colchester, Essex, CO4 6AL |
1.55 miles |
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Myland Community Primary School
Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LD |
1.56 miles |
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St John's Green Primary School
St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HE |
1.63 miles |
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Kendall Church of England Primary School
Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH |
1.72 miles |
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St. George's School
Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU |
1.77 miles |
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Oxford House School
2 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NE |
1.97 miles |
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Braiswick Primary School
Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5QJ |
2.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Colchester Academy
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JL |
0.79 miles |
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The Gilberd School
Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU |
0.96 miles |
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The Trinity School
Carris Close, Colchester, CO4 6ED |
0.99 miles |
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The Sixth Form College Colchester
North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN |
1.58 miles |
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St Helena School
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE |
1.7 miles |
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Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL |
1.73 miles |
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Colchester Prep & High School
Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD |
1.9 miles |
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3ND |
2.01 miles |
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Kingswode Hoe School
Sussex Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QJ |
2.12 miles |
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St Mary's School for Girls
91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB |
2.27 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic College
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
2.5 miles |
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
2.5 miles |
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The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ |
2.55 miles |
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Philip Morant School and College
Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS |
2.75 miles |
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Langham Oaks
School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PA |
3.16 miles |
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Paxman Academy
Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DB |
3.22 miles |
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Market Field School
School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7ET |
3.33 miles |
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Holmwood House School
Chitts Hill, Colchester, CO3 9ST |
3.52 miles |
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Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ |
3.83 miles |
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Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ |
3.83 miles |