Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School, Colchester

In its own words: "At Chappel Primary School our vision is to empower every child to approach life with optimism , creativity and compassion . We believe that through God’s love, we can make a difference. “As I have loved you, love one another” (John 13:34). It takes courage to hope for a better future."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School are Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 58% maths); Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2 miles, 93% reading, 73% maths); Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery (2.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 67% maths); and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham (2.8 miles, 82% reading, 76% maths).

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is one of 12 schools run by Life Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 16 pupils (19.5%) received SEN support and 2 (2.4%) 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.

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (outside), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.