The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Alex Candler (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
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Trafalgar Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils's Ofsted rating?
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils?
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils take?
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils?
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is in Colchester, CO3 9AS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils have a sixth form?
No, Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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