Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester, CO6 1AZ · Essex · primary school
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237th 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,826 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| 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.
Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Computing, Cookery, Dance, DT, Eco Club, and Mindfulness clubs. Sports include Cricket, Dodgeball, Football, Tennis, Volleyball, and Gymnastics. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 86 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How is the after-school club structured for children needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming environment, where they "live and breathe the school’s values" and demonstrate high levels of responsibility and kindness. The school provides a broad curriculum with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils develop independence quickly and "work hard in their lessons to reach the school’s high expectations."
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff instilling a "love of reading and stories" through enthusiastic teaching and targeted support.
- The school provides "effective support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities using precisely designed support plans.
- Pupils behave well, showing "kindness and compassion" and high levels of respect towards each other and adults.
- Governors ensure staff have support to manage workload and wellbeing, fostering a community where staff are "proud to work here."
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always precise enough to identify how well pupils are retaining important knowledge, making it difficult for teachers to decide when to revisit or introduce new learning.
- Precise monitoring of the curriculum is not fully embedded, meaning leaders lack a secure understanding of how well pupils are learning across all subjects.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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