The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
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
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 340
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 18.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Primary · 447m away
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 727m away
Kings Ford Academy
Primary · 727m away
Paxman Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Gosbecks Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Monkwick Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Montgomery Primary School, Colchester's Ofsted rating?
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Montgomery Primary School, Colchester?
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester currently has 340 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Montgomery Primary School, Colchester take?
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Montgomery Primary School, Colchester?
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester is in Colchester, CO2 9QG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Montgomery Primary School, Colchester have a sixth form?
No, Montgomery Primary School, Colchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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