The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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)
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Ms G Morgan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Camulodunum Way, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9RA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester?
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester take?
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester?
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester is in Colchester, CO2 9RA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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