The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- CANONIUM LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Martin Hawrylak (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7NS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy take?
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is in Colchester, CO7 7NS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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