The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 463
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- CANONIUM LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Docwra Road, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9DS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 463 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy take?
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is in Colchester, CO5 9DS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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