The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
21% 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 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 105
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 22.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Stevenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Fiddlers Folley, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDoucecroft School
Independent · 1.3km away
The Ryes College and Community
Independent · 1.7km away
Holmwood House School
Independent · 2.5km away
Stanway Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
The Heath School
Special school · 2.9km away
Lexden Springs School
Special school · 2.9km away
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham a selective school?
No. Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham currently has 105 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham take?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham is in Colchester, CO3 9UE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham have a sixth form?
No, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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