Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School
, CO6 2HA · Essex · primary school
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368th 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,647 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 28.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.09 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers Prestige Sports and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School
Overview
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School continues to be a “good school,” described as “warm and welcoming” with pupils who are “very happy” and behave well. The school fosters a strong community spirit, guided by its ‘ERICER’ values, where staff have “high expectations” that motivate pupils to work hard and respect one another.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that “clearly sets out what pupils will learn” and ensure staff have the necessary training and subject knowledge.
- Reading is a priority, with “carefully selected” stories reflecting diverse authors and cultures; Reception children learn phonics from the start.
- Staff “skilfully adapt” teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them access the same well-considered curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils benefit from a “broad range of opportunities for personal development,” including a pupil parliament, and understand the importance of tolerance and respect.
- Staff feel “well supported” and proud, with leaders successfully engaging the parental community, resulting in overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Areas to improve
- There are “inconsistencies in the teaching of the reading curriculum,” meaning some pupils do not secure the “deep understanding of reading” leaders expect.
- Occasionally, teachers move learning on without checking that pupils have fully understood previous lessons, hindering deep knowledge retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training to spot risks, reporting concerns promptly, and leaders taking timely action while seeking external support when needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 28% |
| 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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