Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colchester, CO5 7BN · Essex · primary school
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212nd 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 — 4.9/10 against 3,377 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 15.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 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 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 maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "warm and welcoming school" where pupils are happy and work hard to meet high expectations. Leaders have recently redesigned the curriculum to set out important knowledge, helping pupils generally learn well and secure their understanding. The school is rated as 'Good' across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "kindness and respect" towards each other and adults, with effective peer support systems like 'buddies' during breaktimes.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, ensuring staff have the expertise to teach phonics effectively and provide precise support for those finding reading challenging.
- The curriculum is well-planned, with teachers presenting information clearly and pupils applying knowledge, such as in geography, to deepen understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same curriculum as their peers, supported by carefully planned interventions and adapted resources.
- Staff are proud to work at the school, and governors ensure leaders support staff workload and well-being following recent leadership changes.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders and teachers do not use assessment effectively to check how well pupils have learned the planned curriculum, leading to unaddressed gaps in knowledge.
- Staff occasionally fail to identify and address pupils’ misconceptions during lessons, moving on before correcting errors.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders completing all required pre-employment checks and staff having a secure understanding of how to identify risks and raise concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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