The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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.
8% 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 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 307
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Miss Debbie Griggs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LD
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Myland Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Myland Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Myland Community Primary School?
Myland Community Primary School currently has 307 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Myland Community Primary School take?
Myland Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Myland Community Primary School?
Myland Community Primary School is in Colchester, CO4 5LD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Myland Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Myland Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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