Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
Colchester, CO4 5YN · Essex · primary school
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88th 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 3,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
Overview
Pupils at Boxted St Peter’s Church of England School are described as “confident, kind and happy,” with “exemplary” behaviour across the school. The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that builds knowledge logically, supported by effective reading instruction and strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary,” with high expectations consistently applied by leaders and teachers.
- The curriculum is well-designed, helping pupils “make connections with knowledge” to strengthen understanding.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff trained in effective phonics and struggling readers receiving timely support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported well to access the full curriculum” through carefully designed interventions.
- Children in the early years receive a “positive start,” with meaningful activities that help them settle quickly and become “enthusiastic learners.”
Areas to improve
- Assessment routines in a small number of subjects are “not fully developed,” meaning teachers do not always check that key knowledge has been secured in pupils’ memory. Leaders must complete plans to ensure regular checks across the full curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are clear that keeping pupils safe is everyone’s responsibility.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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