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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Camulodunum Way, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9RA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.6 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
232
Capacity
281
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 86%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 56%, which is above the national average, only 4% reach the higher standard. Overall, it ranks better than 62% of schools in the area, making it a solid choice for families in Essex.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Good range of subjects
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
72%
School keeps me informed
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.8%
Black African15.1%
Other6.5%
Mixed Other4.3%
White Other4.3%
Asian Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Location
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51.86451, 0.87602 · CO2 9RA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114817
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.stmichaelsprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester a good school?
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester scores 61.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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