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Details

Age Range5-7 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressPlume Avenue, CO3 4PH
School Websitewww.prettygateschools.co.uk
Telephone1206577608
URN114744

School Census

Total 147
Girls/Boys 78/69
Girls/Boys Ratio 53.1%/46.9%
% pupils where English not first language 14.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 17
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
18/10/2022 Good
24/03/2011 Good
Inspection Date 18/10/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 24/03/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
18 October 2022School inspection: GoodView
01 October 2019School inspectionView
09 February 2016Short inspectionView
28 March 2014Interim assessmentView
24 March 2011Full inspection: GoodView
06 March 2008Full inspection: GoodView
12 January 2004Full inspectionView

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications167
As First Preference48
As second preference51
As third preference42
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers48
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications153
As First Preference49
As second preference53
As third preference30
Total Offers Made52
first preference offers49
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications135
As First Preference34
As second preference45
As third preference31
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers34
second preference offers9
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications126
As First Preference31
As second preference37
As third preference29
Total Offers Made35
first preference offers31
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications156
As First Preference44
As second preference50
As third preference44
Total Offers Made59
first preference offers44
second preference offers9
third preference offers5
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications159
As First Preference37
As second preference46
As third preference47
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers37
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.09%
Total Applications194
As First Preference49
As second preference52
As third preference46
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers45
second preference offers7
third preference offers7
First preference v Offers 1.08%
Total Applications244
As First Preference57
As second preference67
As third preference70
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers53
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.38%
Total Applications259
As First Preference73
As second preference83
As third preference67
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers53
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.30%
Total Applications237
As First Preference70
As second preference78
As third preference60
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers54
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.60%
Total Applications263
As First Preference85
As second preference82
As third preference59
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers53
second preference offers6
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
75%
agree
25%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
72%
agree
23%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
38%
agree
55%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
6%
agree
4%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
8%
not applicable
81%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
36%
agree
49%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
38%
agree
17%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
not applicable
38%
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
40%
agree
42%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
11%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
53%
agree
45%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
19%
agree
57%
disagree
23%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
45%
agree
45%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
8%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
51%
agree
42%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
40%
agree
38%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
17%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
92%
no
8%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
71.9%
any other white background ethnic origin
5.6%
indian ethnic origin
4.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
3.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
3.1%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.5%
chinese ethnic origin
2.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.9%
african ethnic origin
1.9%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.6%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.6%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
79.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
4.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
4.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
4.1%
chinese ethnic origin
2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.4%
indian ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.7%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.7%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.7%
african ethnic origin
0.7%

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