SchoolScoresCollingwood Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Collingwood Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5YJ
01245 322258 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 25 March 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Chelmsford comparisons use the 5 of its 56 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 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 | Chelmsford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 10% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 89% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 13% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 88% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 16% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 78% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 14% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 75% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 37% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 69% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 9% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68%said yes | 84% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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. Chelmsford figures pool parents at the Chelmsford 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
38 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the Essex average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 79 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 49th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 30th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 54th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.7 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 24th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 97% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 41.7% | 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
- Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmwood Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodville Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Riverside Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rettendon Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Hockley 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Plumberow 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cold Norton Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Collingwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Collingwood Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Collingwood Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Collingwood Primary School?
68% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Collingwood Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Collingwood Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Collingwood Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 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 115305.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.