The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp 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)
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 4.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr David Bome (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Copford, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Colchester, CO6 1BX, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Copford Church of England Voluntary 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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