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| Age Range | 5-7 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 | 114744 |
| 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% |
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 October 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 01 October 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 09 February 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 28 March 2014 | Interim assessment | View |
| 24 March 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 March 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 January 2004 | Full inspection | View |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 167 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 153 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 135 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 126 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 31 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 156 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 159 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 194 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 244 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As First Preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 237 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 263 |
| As First Preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| 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% |
| 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% |
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Plume Avenue, , CO3 4PH
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
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(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Ofsted Rating: None
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(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
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