SchoolScoresKelvedon St Mary's CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of CANONIUM LEARNING TRUST
Docwra Road, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9DS
01376 570411 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 March 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 Joint 18th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 28th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 21st highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 26th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 27th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 90% | 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. 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
53 pupils in this year group.
72% — 9 points above the Essex average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 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. | 105 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 77 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 138 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.3
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 52nd highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 69th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 51st lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 50th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 39th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 43rd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.7 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 57th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 52nd highest of 71 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Feering CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Messing Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Baynards Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rivenhall CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milldene Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tiptree Heath Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Controlled Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kelvedon St Mary's CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kelvedon St Mary's CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2024.
How did Kelvedon St Mary's CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kelvedon St Mary's CofE Primary Academy?
87% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Kelvedon St Mary's CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kelvedon St Mary's CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 77 families put Kelvedon St Mary's CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 58 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 139360.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.