The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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.
12% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 23 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Skillern (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8LD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Great Bentley Primary School?
Great Bentley Primary School currently has 244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Bentley Primary School take?
Great Bentley Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Bentley Primary School?
Great Bentley Primary School is in Colchester, CO7 8LD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Bentley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Bentley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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