The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 398
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Chris Ruck (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Upland Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 623m away
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 764m away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 777m away
Roach Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hazelmere Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Colchester Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Friars Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Friars Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Friars Grove Primary School?
Friars Grove Primary School currently has 398 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Friars Grove Primary School take?
Friars Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Friars Grove Primary School?
Friars Grove Primary School is in Colchester, CO4 0PZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Friars Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Friars Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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