Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Colchester, CO3 0QG · Essex · primary school
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273rd 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 3,494 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stanway Fiveways Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the After School Football Club, participate in rugby, fencing, archery and squash, and visit parliament. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 473 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific activities are available in the after-school club beyond football? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a large intake?
What Ofsted said about Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Overview
Stanway Fiveways Primary School is described as a ‘happy, caring place’ where ‘pupils thrive’. The report highlights a ‘positive ethos’ following a period of turbulence, with current leadership bringing stability and ensuring high standards across the school.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘proud of their school’ and describe learning as ‘fun’, benefiting from an ‘ambitious’ curriculum and ‘carefully planned experiences’.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics ‘consistently well’, and pupils ‘achieve well’ with effective support for those falling behind.
- Behaviour is ‘good’, with pupils showing ‘high levels of consideration’ and respect, supported by clear expectations from Reception.
- Staff possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and provide ‘effective support’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Governors provide an ‘effective level of challenge and support’, knowing the school well and contributing to its positive direction.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small minority of foundation subjects’, the curriculum does not clearly state what pupils need to learn or how understanding will be checked, leading to misalignment with leaders’ intent.
- Activities in some early years areas are not ‘precisely matched’ to the knowledge and skills required for Year 1, despite overall good achievement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff trained to report concerns quickly and leaders working closely with agencies to ensure pupils’ safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 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
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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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