The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 89
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 4.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Stevenson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
The Street, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School?
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School take?
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School?
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is in Colchester, CO6 2DD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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