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Primary schools in and near Hockley and Hawkwell

All 3 primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Hockley and Hawkwell

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  1. Lift Hockley

    Hockley, SS5 4UR · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results close to the Hockley and Hawkwell average.

    59 first choices, 45 offers made

    Met the standard at 1180%

    Hockley and Hawkwell 81%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.3%Hockley and Hawkwell 3.3%
    Pupils
    331
    Pupils per teacher
    23.8
    View school Lift Hockley
  2. Lift Westerings

    Hockley, SS5 4NZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results above the Hockley and Hawkwell average.

    81 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1185%

    Hockley and Hawkwell 81%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.2%Hockley and Hawkwell 3.3%
    Pupils
    417
    Pupils per teacher
    22.9
    View school Lift Westerings
  3. Lift Plumberow

    Hockley, SS5 5BX · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the Hockley and Hawkwell average.

    85 first choices, 88 offers made

    Met the standard at 1179%

    Hockley and Hawkwell 81%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.4%Hockley and Hawkwell 3.3%
    Pupils
    633
    Pupils per teacher
    24.9
    View school Lift Plumberow

Just outside Hockley and Hawkwell

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Hockley and Hawkwell.

  1. Lift Ashingdon

    1.4 miles from Hockley and Hawkwell · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results above the Hockley and Hawkwell average.

    25 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1187%

    Hockley and Hawkwell 81%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.6%Hockley and Hawkwell 3.3%
    Pupils
    206
    Pupils per teacher
    27.0
    View school Lift Ashingdon
  2. Grove Wood Primary School

    1.8 miles from Hockley and Hawkwell · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

    Results well below the Hockley and Hawkwell average.

    93 first choices, 90 offers made

    Met the standard at 1165%

    Hockley and Hawkwell 81%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%Hockley and Hawkwell 3.3%
    Pupils
    630
    Pupils per teacher
    24.7
    View school Grove Wood Primary School
The big picture

How Hockley and Hawkwell's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Hockley and Hawkwell 81%England 62%Lift Plumberow: 79%Lift Hockley: 80%Lift Westerings: 85%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Hockley and Hawkwell average 3.3%Lift Westerings: 3.2%Lift Hockley: 3.3%Lift Plumberow: 3.4%0%4%8%12%16%
Primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell

Ofsted grades in Hockley and Hawkwell

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 2
  • Good: 2 of 2
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 2
  • Inadequate: 0 of 2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Hockley and Hawkwell

  1. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell, explained

There are 3 primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell, teaching 1,381 children. 0 are run by the council and 3 are academies or free schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

81.0% of pupils in Hockley and Hawkwell met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 79% to 85%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

6.5% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £5,286 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 5.0% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many primary schools are in Hockley and Hawkwell?
There are 3 primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell on Eduscope are Lift Hockley, Lift Westerings and Lift Plumberow. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell, 81% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Hockley and Hawkwell primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Hockley and Hawkwell is 24:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Hockley and Hawkwell?
When choosing a primary school in Hockley and Hawkwell, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 3 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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