The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 254
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Mark Millbourne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrettygate Infant School
Primary · Very close
Philip Morant School and College
Secondary · 473m away
Paxman Academy
Secondary · 645m away
Gosbecks Primary School
Primary · 725m away
St Benedict's Catholic College
Secondary · 945m away
Colchester County High School for Girls
Secondary · 945m away
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 955m away
Kings Ford Academy
Primary · 955m away
Questions parents ask
What is Prettygate Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Prettygate Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Prettygate Junior School?
Prettygate Junior School currently has 254 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prettygate Junior School take?
Prettygate Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Prettygate Junior School?
Prettygate Junior School is in Colchester, CO3 4PH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prettygate Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Prettygate Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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