The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bryson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
December 2003 | Inspection
Location
Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Alresford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alresford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alresford Primary School?
Alresford Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alresford Primary School take?
Alresford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alresford Primary School?
Alresford Primary School is in Colchester, CO7 8AU, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alresford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alresford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.