Stock Church of England Primary School
Ingatestone, CM4 9BQ · Essex · primary school
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167th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 6.0/10 nationally. 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stock Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rotakids Club and visit The Houses of Parliament.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities does the Rotakids Club offer during the term? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Stock Church of England Primary School
Overview
Stock Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy their time and feel part of a "friendly, safe community." Leaders are ambitious for pupil achievement, with clear plans in place for most subjects and effective support for early reading.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen to learn," persevere with challenges, and benefit from a "well-thought-out order of learning" in reading.
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive appropriate help, with leaders collaborating with external professionals.
- Teachers introduce learning in "small steps" and check understanding regularly, allowing them to spot and support those needing extra help quickly.
- Pupils behave well, showing kindness and courtesy, while adults "model respectful relationships."
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff well-trained to identify concerns and work closely with external agencies.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum plans are too complicated, making it harder for teachers to identify key knowledge and for leaders to monitor pupil understanding.
- Individual targets for some pupils with SEND are not sufficiently precise, leaving pupils and families unclear about progress or next steps.
- Support staff require more training to effectively implement the extra help identified for some pupils with SEND.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders persistently following up concerns and ensuring appropriate checks and training are completed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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