The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 6% 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ALPHA TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Potter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shelley Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 331m away
The Heath School
Special school · 899m away
Lexden Springs School
Special school · 899m away
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stanway Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holmwood House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Prettygate Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Prettygate Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Home Farm Primary School?
Home Farm Primary School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Home Farm Primary School take?
Home Farm Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Home Farm Primary School?
Home Farm Primary School is in Colchester, CO3 4JL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Home Farm Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Home Farm Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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