The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Mitchelson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodGrove
Independent · 1.5km away
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Monkwick Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge
Primary · 1.9km away
Cherry Tree Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Broomgrove Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Broomgrove Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Old Heath Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Old Heath Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Heath Community Primary School?
Old Heath Community Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Heath Community Primary School take?
Old Heath Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Heath Community Primary School?
Old Heath Community Primary School is in Colchester, CO2 8DD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Heath Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Old Heath 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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