Takeley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bennet Canfield Little Canfield Dunmow Essex CM6 1YE |
| Phone | 01279870541 |
| Reference Number | 142049 |
Takeley Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, with an overall effectiveness now rated as good. The school creates a positive and engaging atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have made commendable strides in developing an ambitious curriculum that is taught effectively, although there are still areas that require more challenge to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential. Additionally, the early years provision is strong, fostering a love for learning among the youngest students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 352 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.45%
Girls: 54.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 18 | 49 |
| 2 | 19 | 28 | 47 |
| 3 | 22 | 27 | 49 |
| 4 | 21 | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | 17 | 31 | 48 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.7% |
| White, Other | 8.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and are happy and polite.
- Strong curriculum that is ambitious and well-taught.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Good behaviour and a calm atmosphere in the school.
- Pupils develop a love for reading from an early age.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not receive adequate challenge in a few lessons.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 0.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Roseacres Primary School
Roseacres, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6QY |
0.51 miles |
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Great Dunmow Primary School
Walnut Walk, Woodlands Park Drive, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1ZR |
2.93 miles |
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Dunmow St Mary's Primary School
High Stile, Great Dunmow, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1EB |
3.22 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak
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3.31 miles |
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Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Great Easton, Snow Hill, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2DR |
3.67 miles |
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Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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3.71 miles |
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Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Birchwood, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5QL |
4.01 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
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4.01 miles |
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Howe Green House School
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4.19 miles |
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Magna Carta Primary Academy
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4.28 miles |
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Summercroft Primary School
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4.29 miles |
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Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School
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4.38 miles |
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4.52 miles |
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Thorn Grove Primary School
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4.61 miles |
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Bentfield Primary School and Nursery
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4.67 miles |
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Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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4.96 miles |
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Rodings Primary School
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4.24 miles |
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