The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
9% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 85
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Headteacher Hannah Coyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7BN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 85 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Colchester, CO5 7BN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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