Brinkley Grove Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Rawlings Crescent Highwoods Colchester Essex CO4 9GF |
| Phone | 01206852266 |
| Reference Number | 131219 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 415 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.53%
Girls: 47.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 22 | 58 |
| 2 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 3 | 28 | 34 | 62 |
| 4 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 5 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 6 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.9% |
| White, Other | 14.2% |
| African | 6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-11-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-05-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-07-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-04-27 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-02-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 79 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 99 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 83 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 99 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 69 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 99 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 74 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 55 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 99 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 33 | 38 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 53 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 99 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 64 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 99 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 59 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 99 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 64 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 99 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 61 | 30 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 99 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 61 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 99 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 96 | 3 |
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 | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | 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 | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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
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Camulos Academy
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Friars Grove Primary School
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Queen Boudica Primary School
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1.05 miles |
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Myland Community Primary School
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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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1.34 miles |
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Roach Vale Primary School
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1.49 miles |
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Hazelmere Junior School
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JP |
1.65 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
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1.67 miles |
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North Primary School and Nursery
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1.74 miles |
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
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1.89 miles |
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Unity Primary Academy
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2 miles |
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Braiswick Primary School
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2 miles |
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The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
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2.05 miles |
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St John's Green Primary School
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2.21 miles |
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Oxford House School
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2.38 miles |
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Langham Primary School
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2.52 miles |
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The Gilberd School
Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU |
0.07 miles |
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The Trinity School
Carris Close, Colchester, CO4 6ED |
0.1 miles |
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Colchester Academy
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JL |
1.69 miles |
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St Helena School
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE |
1.93 miles |
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The Sixth Form College Colchester
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2.01 miles |
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Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL |
2.02 miles |
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Colchester Prep & High School
Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD |
2.36 miles |
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Langham Oaks
School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PA |
2.38 miles |
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Kingswode Hoe School
Sussex Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QJ |
2.4 miles |
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3ND |
2.43 miles |
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St Mary's School for Girls
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2.57 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic College
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
2.83 miles |
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
2.83 miles |
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Philip Morant School and College
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3.12 miles |
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The Thomas Lord Audley School
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3.32 miles |
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Holmwood House School
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3.51 miles |
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Paxman Academy
Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DB |
3.68 miles |
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Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ |
3.96 miles |
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Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ |
3.96 miles |
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The Stanway School
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4.06 miles |