Baynards Primary School
Colchester, CO5 0ND · Essex · primary school
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279th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 1,620 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Baynards Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Singing Club, 'Watch Us Grow' Gardening, Board Games Club, Colouring Club, and TT Rock Stars club, or play football and roller skating. The school also runs a breakfast club and an after-school club, with trips to the Young Voices Festival.
Getting in
The published school roll is 98 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Baynards Primary School
Overview
Baynards Primary School is described as a "small school with a big heart" where pupils are "well prepared for their next stages of education." The report highlights a "calm learning environment" characterised by positive relationships, with leaders demonstrating an "accurate understanding" of strengths and areas for development.
Strengths
- Pupils "secure important knowledge across subjects" and make connections between existing and new learning, particularly in mathematics.
- Attendance rates are improving due to "tailored support" and close work with families to remove barriers.
- Behaviour is positive, with bullying being "incredibly rare" and staff dealing with issues "skilfully and quickly".
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting teaching well to help them progress.
- The personal development offer is high-quality, helping pupils develop "confidence and resilience" through a wide range of activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that teaching "consistently supports pupils to improve their writing" in English and other subjects.
- Leaders should ensure that "high-quality teaching is embedded in all subjects" so pupils deepen their understanding of important knowledge and vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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