The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
104
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.
14% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 404
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 16.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Loader (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
Villa Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Heath School
Special school · Very close
Lexden Springs School
Special school · Very close
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Primary · 613m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 952m away
Holmwood House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Home Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Doucecroft School
Independent · 1.4km away
Prettygate Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stanway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanway Primary School?
Stanway Primary School currently has 404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanway Primary School take?
Stanway Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stanway Primary School?
Stanway Primary School is in Colchester, CO3 0RH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanway Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stanway Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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