Prettygate Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Plume Avenue, CO3 4PH |
| School Website | www.prettygateschools.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1206577608 |
| URN | 114743 |
School Census
| Total | 255 |
| Girls/Boys | 128/127 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.2%/49.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 28 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/10/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/10/2014 | Good |
| 02/10/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 07/10/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/10/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 2.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
Nearby Schools
Prettygate Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Plume Avenue, , CO3 4PH
Philip Morant School and College
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rembrandt Way, , CO3 4QS
Gosbecks Primary School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Owen Ward Close, Gosbecks Primary School, CO2 9DG
Paxman Academy
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Paxman Avenue, , CO2 9DB
St Benedict's Catholic College
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Norman Way, , CO3 3US
Colchester County High School for Girls
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Girls
Address: Norman Way, , CO3 3US
Iceni Academy
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Gloucester Avenue, , CO2 9AZ
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Gloucester Avenue, , CO2 9AZ