The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 513
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Adam Squirrell (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Heath School
Special school · 412m away
Lexden Springs School
Special school · 412m away
Stanway Primary School
Primary · 613m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 750m away
Home Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holmwood House School
Independent · 1.5km away
Prettygate Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Prettygate Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stanway Fiveways Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanway Fiveways Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanway Fiveways Primary School?
Stanway Fiveways Primary School currently has 513 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanway Fiveways Primary School take?
Stanway Fiveways Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stanway Fiveways Primary School?
Stanway Fiveways Primary School is in Colchester, CO3 0QG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanway Fiveways Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stanway Fiveways Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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