Queen Boudica Primary School
Colchester, CO4 5XT · Essex · primary school
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227th 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 the 3,948 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queen Boudica Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and can attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are included in the swimming programme? How does the after-school club operate on days when swimming is scheduled?
What Ofsted said about Queen Boudica Primary School
Overview
Queen Boudica Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils "love coming to school" and "feel safe and thrive in this welcoming and nurturing school." The report highlights that pupils enjoy learning, behaviour is "exemplary," and they are "well prepared for life in modern Britain."
Strengths
- Pupils, including those who initially cannot speak English, "rapidly feel at home" and learn to communicate confidently.
- Reading provision is strong; children learn phonics early, and "all pupils are reading well by the middle of Year 3."
- Teachers adapt the curriculum well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "make strong progress from their starting points."
- Staff workload is managed well, and subject leaders provide "effective training for colleagues."
- Pupils engage in extensive extra-curricular activities and community visits, contributing to their "strong personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, such as art and design, planning is "too closely linked to other subjects," which "confuses pupils."
- Leaders must ensure all subject planning includes the "specific knowledge, understanding and skills pupils should learn" to help them make the best progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "robust and rigorous" processes, vigilant staff, and a curriculum that ensures pupils know how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 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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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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