Kendall Church of England Primary School, Colchester
Kendall Church of England Primary 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 June 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 66 schools in Colchester with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.9 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- 1.9 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Kendall Church of England Primary School in detail
Kendall Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Kendall Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 83% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kendall Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Kendall Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 139 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.9 first choices for every place. 27 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Kendall Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kendall Church of England Primary School are St. George's School (0.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 62% maths); Old Heath Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Unity Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 77% reading, 79% maths); and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 97% maths).
Kendall Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St. George's SchoolOld Heath Community Primary SchoolUnity Primary AcademySt Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Kendall Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (97%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Scarletts Road (adjacent), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 324 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kendall Church of England Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kendall Church of England Primary School are The Thomas Lord Audley School (1 mile) and Colchester Academy (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from June 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Kendall Church of England Primary School.
- St Georges Newtown - EPC950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kendall Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kendall Church of England Primary 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)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 9 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Kendall Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
213 pupils
210 places
3 pupils over capacity 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: 1.9 first choices per place
Inspection History(11)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
18.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
111
Boys
98
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,547
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,583
Per pupil
£1337k
Total funding
£64k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
7.5%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Kendall Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kendall Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kendall Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Kendall Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kendall Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Kendall Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kendall Church of England Primary 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 Kendall Church of England Primary School?
Kendall Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Kendall Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Kendall Church of England Primary School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Kendall Church of England Primary School?
Kendall Church of England Primary School has around 209 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kendall Church of England Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Kendall Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 7.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kendall Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Kendall Church of England Primary 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.
Does Kendall Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Kendall Church of England Primary School: St Georges Newtown - EPC (950m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Kendall Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 9 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kendall Church of England Primary School?
Kendall Church of England Primary School is at Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)