Located in Loughton, High Beech CofE Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

High Beech CofE Primary School currently has around 92 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.5%). other white pupils make up about 10.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Mott Street, Loughton, IG10 4AP
Website: https://www.highbeechschool.org.uk/
Telephone: 02085086048
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Essex
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Kate Mortimer
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145600

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 105
Number of Pupils: 92
Number of Boys: 47
Number of Girls: 45

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British68.50%63
Other White10.90%10
Other Mixed6.50%6
Other (any other ethnic group)3.30%3
Other Black2.20%2
White and Asian2.20%2
Caribbean2.20%2
White and Black Caribbean1.10%1
White and Black African1.10%1
African1.10%1
Pakistani1.10%1
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.4)
Writing: Average (-1.6)
Maths: Well Below Average (-4.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
High Beech CofE Primary School
Mott Street , High Beech IG10 4AP
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
High Beech Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Mott Street , High Beach IG10 4AP
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
The Leverton Infant and Nursery School
Honey Lane , EN9 3BE
- not rated 2,460 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Leverton Primary School
Honey Lane , EN9 3BE
3out of 4 2,511 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Staples Road Primary School
Staples Road , IG10 1HR
3out of 4 2,749 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sewardstone College of Education
Sewardstone Road , E4 7SD
- not rated 3,038 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oaklands School
6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA
- not rated 3,096 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hawkswood School and Centre
Antlers Hill , E4 7RT
- not rated 3,170 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hawkswood (Therapeutic)
Antlers Hill , E4 7RT
3out of 4 3,170 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hawkswood Primary PRU
Antlers Hill , E4 7RT
4out of 4 3,170 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.