Alresford Primary School
Colchester, CO7 8AU · Essex · primary school
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225th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,058 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alresford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, play netball or football, and learn piano, recorder, acoustic guitar, violin, keyboard, electric guitar, bass, or vocals. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Alresford Primary School
Overview
Alresford Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment where pupils are kind and welcoming. Leaders have developed an ambitious, well-ordered curriculum that helps pupils remember more, supported by high-quality teaching in reading and phonics.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well ordered" and broken into small steps, with "deeper thinking" tasks helping pupils apply knowledge.
- Reading and phonics teaching is of "high quality," resulting in pupils becoming "enthusiastic, fluent and accurate readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum through successful staff adaptations and achieve well.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils help design rules, bullying is "not tolerated," and issues are resolved quickly.
- Staff feel "valued and supported," with leaders working to reduce unnecessary burdens and governors providing active challenge.
Areas to improve
- In a few curriculum areas, teachers lack confidence in subject knowledge, meaning pupils do not always develop the detailed knowledge they might.
- Leaders must ensure opportunities to improve teachers’ subject knowledge and skills through training and monitoring are "identified, planned and provided effectively."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff follow systems to report concerns and leaders work effectively with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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