The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 16.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Ms Clare Woodward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cowper Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth East Essex Co-operative Academy
Academy · 759m away
Myland Community Primary School
Primary · 819m away
North Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Camulos Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
The Trinity School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Colchester Institute
16 plus · 1.6km away
Braiswick Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Queen Boudica Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Boudica Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Boudica Primary School?
Queen Boudica Primary School currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Boudica Primary School take?
Queen Boudica Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Queen Boudica Primary School?
Queen Boudica Primary School is in Colchester, CO4 5XT, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Boudica Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Queen Boudica Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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