Stratford St Mary Primary School, Nr Colchester

In its own words: "“Pupils speak animatedly about the topics they have been taught. They are proud of the work they produce and strive to do well in class.” We will accomplish this through being consistent in our strategy and our teaching, and expect everyone in the school community to be working in the same direction."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, choir and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 5:15pm.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Stratford St Mary Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Stratford St Mary Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Stratford St Mary Primary School are Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 93% maths); East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); Langham Primary Academy (1.9 miles); and Boxted St Peter's Church of England School (2.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 90% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stratford St Mary Primary School.

6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 12 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) 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.

Stratford St Mary 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 Manningtree Rail Station, about 3.4 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old Kings Arms (adjacent), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).

Stratford St Mary Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.