The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Clare French (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kendall Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kendall Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kendall Church of England Primary School?
Kendall Church of England Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kendall Church of England Primary School take?
Kendall Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kendall Church of England Primary School?
Kendall Church of England Primary School is in Colchester, CO1 2HH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kendall Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kendall Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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