Kendall Church of England Primary School
Colchester, CO1 2HH · Essex · primary school
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94th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 3,348 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kendall Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and the Eco-School committee. Arts and music include Worship Song Wednesday, Nativities, and musical productions. Trips include a Christmas Disco and a PGL Residential. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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 do not reach the higher standard? What are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year? How is the Forest School curriculum integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Kendall Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as “warm and welcoming,” where they feel “happy, safe and well supported.” The inspection found that pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary” and they are “exceptionally well prepared for their next steps.” The school delivers an ambitious curriculum that promotes “purposeful learning wrapped in awe, wonder and respect.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious in every aspect,” with content “carefully ordered” to help pupils develop “deep knowledge and understanding.”
- Staff receive “effective, tailored, ongoing professional development,” enabling them to deliver high-quality teaching and address misconceptions skilfully.
- Pupils benefit from a “wide range of enriching opportunities,” including outdoor experiences, clubs, and leadership roles that boost confidence.
- Children in the Reception Year are “very well prepared for Year 1,” with a “stimulating and purposeful” learning environment.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “thrive in this inclusive school,” accessing and succeeding in the same learning as their peers.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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