St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
Colchester, CO7 7HX · Essex · primary school
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254th 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and join the choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 110 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 47.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
Overview
St George’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a warm and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have successfully prioritised reading and designed a broad curriculum, though inconsistencies in teaching precision and behaviour management require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as "warm and welcoming," with strong peer support systems such as Year 6 ‘big friends’ and reading buddies.
- Reading is a clear priority; teachers teach phonics "consistently well" and provide expert help for those struggling, ensuring pupils enjoy reading.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with recent improvements in mathematics to better build on prior knowledge.
- Staff demonstrate "strong subject knowledge" and effectively adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is enhanced through thematic lessons and enrichment activities, fostering positive attitudes and school values.
Areas to improve
- Teaching in some foundation subjects does not focus precisely enough on specific knowledge, leading to gaps that assessments fail to identify accurately.
- Some teachers do not maintain high enough expectations for behaviour, allowing low-level disruption to persist and disrupt learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are alert to concerns, receive regular training, and make appropriate referrals quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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