The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 161
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Ms Rachel Saunders (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKings Ford Academy
Primary · Very close
Paxman Academy
Secondary · 519m away
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 727m away
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Primary · 810m away
Gosbecks Primary School
Primary · 847m away
Prettygate Infant School
Primary · 955m away
Prettygate Junior School
Primary · 955m away
Philip Morant School and College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is King's Ford Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Ford Infant School and Nursery?
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery currently has 161 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Ford Infant School and Nursery take?
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is King's Ford Infant School and Nursery?
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is in Colchester, CO2 9AZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Ford Infant School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, King's Ford Infant School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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