The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Frith - Sly
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Whitmore Drive, Via Urbis Romanea, Colchester, Essex, CO4 6AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe St Aubyn Centre Education Department
Pupil referral unit · 433m away
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
Academy · 673m away
Myland Community Primary School
Primary · 897m away
The Trinity School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Queen Boudica Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 2.1km away
Braiswick Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Camulos Academy's Ofsted rating?
Camulos Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Camulos Academy?
Camulos Academy currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Camulos Academy take?
Camulos Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Camulos Academy?
Camulos Academy is in Colchester, CO4 6AL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Camulos Academy have a sixth form?
No, Camulos Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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