Braiswick Primary School
Colchester, CO4 5QJ · Essex · primary school
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188th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.2/10 against 4,203 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Braiswick Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, Eco Warriors, and Forest Schools clubs. Sports include SCS and EBC Inspire, while arts and music are supported by Carolyn's School Of Dance and the Essex Music Hub. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 Forest Schools programme fit into the weekly timetable? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Braiswick Primary School
Overview
Braiswick Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and are ready to learn. Leaders set high expectations for behaviour, resulting in kind and respectful attitudes, while most pupils achieve well in mathematics and reading. The curriculum is carefully designed to build knowledge progressively, though some adjustments are needed in specific subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate the school’s rules of ‘be kind, be safe, be responsible’ and maintain calm, settled behaviour that supports learning.
- Staff are well trained in teaching early reading, providing swift support so pupils quickly become confident readers and engage with complex literature.
- The school effectively meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through bespoke plans and subtle lesson adaptations.
- Personal development is promoted well, with pupils celebrating diversity through events like ‘Culture Day’ and learning about democracy via school council elections.
- Governors and trustees hold leaders to account effectively, while trust leaders provide training that supports staff well-being and manages workload.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the frequency of teaching is not regular enough, causing some pupils to struggle to remember and build on key facts and knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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