The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Chester (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Parson's Field, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6BZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Colchester, CO7 6BZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dedham 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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