The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
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
19%
+11.0pp 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)
107
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 7.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- CANONIUM LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Keith Birbeck (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Mandeville Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1HL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey take?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey is in Colchester, CO6 1HL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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