Kendall Church of England Primary School, Colchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making learning memorable through outdoor experiences, problem-solving activities and enriching opportunities that develop pupils' confidence and talents. Staff are highly skilled at breaking down complex ideas into manageable steps, helping all pupils including those with SEND to succeed. Pupils develop strong character, kindness and respect, with many chances to take on leadership roles and make a positive impact in their local community.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum that develops deep knowledge and understanding across all subjects
- Exceptional teaching with staff who skilfully check understanding and address misconceptions
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes, with pupils highly motivated to learn
- Outstanding support for children starting in Reception, with early focus on reading and communication skills
- Highly inclusive provision for pupils with SEND who thrive and access the same learning as their peers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong oversight and a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School productions, musical activities, artistic activities, sports clubs, Spanish club, computer-aided design club, gardening club, play leaders, school council, eco-school, worship committee, Parliament Week
Kendall Church of England Primary School is a warm and welcoming school where pupils are happy, safe and well supported, with exemplary behaviour and exceptional achievement across all subjects. The school has improved from its previous Good rating to Outstanding across all key areas.
At a Glance
20.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
64 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has improved from 80% to 84%.
Class Sizes
30.6
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
209 pupils
210 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Colchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Colchester
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,913
Applications
15,619
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.24705%
Overall absence
7.52688%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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