SchoolScoresAll Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Beaumont Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, CO12 5BA
01255 880315 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 October 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Harwich comparisons use the 5 of its 7 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Harwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harwich. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harwich. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harwich. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harwich. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harwich. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Harwich figures pool parents at the Harwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
58% — 5 points below the Essex average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 58% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 18 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 25 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.0% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Higher than 14% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.6 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Harwich. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Wix and Wrabness Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is All Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley's Ofsted rating?
All Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did All Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend All Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley?
83% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend All Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is All Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put All Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley as their first choice for 18 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115141.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.