St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall, Colchester
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Colchester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 66 schools in Colchester with published results, and 6,110th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall in detail
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall in its own words
In its own words: "As part of a c hurch school family that grows together in compassion and kindness, we aspire to be the best that we can be. We flourish through the connections and relationships we nurture, guided by our Christian values ."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As the Headteacher, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to all who visit our site. St Peter's is a maintained primary school serving children aged 2 to 11. With a rich history and strong ties to the community, we are committed to providing a high-quality education grounded in our core Christian values ."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £7.00 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall
For September 2026 entry, 43 families put St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall are Feering Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (2.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 77% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey (2.9 miles, 95% reading, 90% maths); and Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 58% maths).
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Feering Church of England Primary SchoolKelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary AcademySt Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks TeyGreat Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Who goes there
13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 30 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 17 (5%) 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
The nearest railway station is Kelvedon Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Green (sw-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall issued 6 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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 agoThis judgement is from December 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
13.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 69% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
19.5
Infant (KS1)
11
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall 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
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
299 pupils
315 places
16 spare places 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
339
Total Pupils
186
Boys
153
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
24.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,121
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,062
Per pupil
£1674k
Total funding
£79k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
12.3%
Persistent absence
260
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
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall
Questions parents ask about St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall
What are SATs results like at St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall?
Of the pupils at St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall?
Classes at St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall has around 339 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall?
6.3% of sessions were missed at St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall in 2024/25. 12.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall 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 St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 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 St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall is at Myneer Park, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1YU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)