The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Mark Sawtell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Colchester Academy
Secondary · Very close
Roach Vale Primary School
Primary · Very close
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 504m away
Unity Primary Academy
Primary · 853m away
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Friars Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hazelmere Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hazelmere Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hazelmere Junior School?
Hazelmere Junior School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hazelmere Junior School take?
Hazelmere Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hazelmere Junior School?
Hazelmere Junior School is in Colchester, CO4 3JP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hazelmere Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Hazelmere Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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