High Beech CofE Primary School
Loughton, IG10 4AP · Essex · primary school
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367th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 3,752 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
High Beech CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With results significantly below the national median, what specific support is provided for pupils who are not reaching expected standards? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about High Beech CofE Primary School
Overview
High Beech CofE Primary School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" community where "pupils flourish" and feel safe. The inspection found that leaders have established a "broad and balanced" curriculum, resulting in good outcomes for most pupils, though some subjects require further refinement to ensure consistent learning progress.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, with "rarely any disruption to lessons," and older pupils act as positive role models.
- Leaders promote a "love of reading," with skilled adults delivering consistent daily phonics sessions and providing targeted support for those falling behind.
- The school is "very inclusive," with effective systems ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive" and achieve well.
- Pupils benefit from "rich experiences" that broaden their horizons, including trips to museums and workshops, alongside opportunities to learn about the natural world in the school’s forest setting.
- Staff and governors are well trained in safeguarding, and leaders act quickly when concerns are raised, ensuring robust recruitment checks.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not precisely mapped out the sequence of knowledge and skills, meaning pupils’ learning is "not as secure as it could be."
- Systems for checking the effectiveness of the curriculum are "not fully embedded in all areas," preventing leaders from always knowing when changes are needed.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with robust systems for staff checks and pupils learning how to keep themselves safe in various situations.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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