The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
15% 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 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Miss Sophie Denyer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Roach Vale, Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hazelmere Junior School
Primary · Very close
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Colchester Academy
Secondary · 388m away
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Friars Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Unity Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Roach Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roach Vale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roach Vale Primary School?
Roach Vale Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roach Vale Primary School take?
Roach Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roach Vale Primary School?
Roach Vale Primary School is in Colchester, CO4 3YN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roach Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Roach Vale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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