The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 248
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Mark Millbourne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Owen Ward Close, Gosbecks Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DG
Town setting
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Kings Ford Academy
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Philip Morant School and College
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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Primary · 1.2km away
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gosbecks Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gosbecks Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gosbecks Primary School?
Gosbecks Primary School currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gosbecks Primary School take?
Gosbecks Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gosbecks Primary School?
Gosbecks Primary School is in Colchester, CO2 9DG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gosbecks Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gosbecks Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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