Boxted St Peter's Church of England School, Colchester
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Colchester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 66 schools in Colchester with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School in detail
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School in its own words
In its own words: "Our curriculum is centred around 3 principles of Christian teaching, Be Positive, Be Ready, Be kind, we encourage independence and debate in all we do so that our pupils develop the courage to stand up for what is right and develop confidence to let their light shine. Be Positive: We all have different gifts."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 90% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Boxted St Peter's Church of England School as their first choice and 88 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Boxted St Peter's Church of England School are Langham Primary Academy (1.4 miles); Nayland Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 90% maths); Camulos Academy (2.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 87% maths); and The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 72% maths).
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Langham Primary AcademyNayland Primary SchoolCamulos AcademyThe Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 25 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 6 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Boxted St Peter's Church of England School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (outside), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).
Suspensions and exclusions
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is in Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Colchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Colchester
Across Essex council
Places available
17,932
Applications
15,737
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
115
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
20.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,459
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,382
Per pupil
£1411k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
7.2%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
What are SATs results like at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School?
Of the pupils at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Boxted St Peter's Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Boxted St Peter's Church of England School?
No fixed boundary. When Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School?
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School?
Classes at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Boxted St Peter's Church of England School?
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School has around 206 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School in 2024/25. 7.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Boxted St Peter's Church of England School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Boxted St Peter's Church of England School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Boxted St Peter's Church of England School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Boxted St Peter's Church of England School?
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is at Carter's Hill, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5YN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)