Which is the best primary school in Colchester?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester ranks first of 66 ranked primary schools in Colchester, with 93% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Colchester ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Colchester?

66 primary schools in Colchester published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Colchester, ranked

The 66 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Academy converter

23%

higher standard

93%

expected standard
2
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
Voluntary controlled school

24%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
3
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

21%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
4
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

17%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
5
Camulos Academy
Academy sponsor led

20%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
6
Hamilton Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
7
Cherry Tree Academy
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
8
Highwoods Community Primary School
Academy converter

24%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
9
Langenhoe Community Primary School
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
10
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
Voluntary controlled school

10%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
11
Prettygate Junior School
Community school

9%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
12
Milldene Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
13
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey
Academy converter

19%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
14
Myland Community Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
15
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Foundation school

6%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
16
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

21%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
17
Home Farm Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
18
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Academy converter

19%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
19
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Voluntary controlled school

16%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
20
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
21
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
22
Feering Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
23
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
24
Unity Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

8%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
25
Old Heath Community Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
26
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Community school

6%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
27
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

12%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
28
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
29
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Community school

17%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
30
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
Community school

15%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
31
Baynards Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
32
Braiswick Primary School
Academy sponsor led

8%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
33
Queen Boudica Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
34
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
35
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge
Voluntary controlled school

10%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
36
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

9%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
37
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
38
Great Bentley Primary School
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
39
Stanway Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
40
St John's Green Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
41
Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
42
Friars Grove Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
43
Alresford Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
44
Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
45
Roach Vale Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
46
Mersea Island School
Foundation school

12%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
47
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Community school

4%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
48
St. George's School
Community school

4%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
49
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

5%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
50
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

15%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
51
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
52
Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery
Foundation school

4%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
53
Monkwick Junior School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
54
Gosbecks Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
55
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
56
St James the Great Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

8%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
57
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
Voluntary controlled school

12%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
58
Broomgrove Junior School
Community school

8%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
59
Tiptree Heath Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
60
Millfields Primary School
Foundation school

6%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
61
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

6%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
62
Elmstead Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
63
North Primary School and Nursery
Community school

2%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
64
Hazelmere Junior School
Community school

2%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
65
Messing Primary School
Academy sponsor led

18%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
66
Kings Ford Academy
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

29%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Colchester?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester ranks first of 66 ranked primary schools in Colchester, with 93% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Colchester ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Colchester?: 66 primary schools in Colchester published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.