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Kendall Church of England Primary School
Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.8 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
214
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 4% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting potential for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
School supports development
97%
School has high expectations
97%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.8%
Other4.2%
Black African4.2%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.87811, 0.92134 · CO1 2HH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115064
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.kendallprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kendall Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kendall Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Kendall Church of England Primary School a good school?
Kendall Church of England Primary School scores 95.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Kendall Church of England Primary School?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kendall Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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