SchoolScoresCamulos Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Whitmore Drive, Via Urbis Romanea, Colchester, CO4 6AL
01206 588588 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2019.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Colchester comparisons use the 37 of its 73 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 36 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 | Colchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 33rd highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 30th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 30th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 20th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern 31st highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND Joint 9th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 20% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 68% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 33rd highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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. Colchester figures pool parents at the Colchester 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
60 pupils in this year group.
80% — 17 points above the Essex average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 120 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 39th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 64th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 8th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.9% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 52nd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.6 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 47th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.24% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 30th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 35th highest of 71 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 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
- Myland Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brinkley Grove Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highwoods Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen Boudica Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Bishop William Ward CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Braiswick Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Friars Grove Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Primary School and Nursery 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Camulos Academy's Ofsted rating?
Camulos Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Camulos Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Camulos Academy?
82% of the 78 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Camulos Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Camulos Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put Camulos Academy as their first choice for 58 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 48 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 141950.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.