Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Boxted St Peter's Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ellie Jaggs, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5455th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 51 in Colchester.
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 30 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 10 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Boxted St Peter's Church of England School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Cross Country, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Drama, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, Boxted St Peter's Church of England School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Carter's Hill, Colchester, Colchester, CO4 5YN |
| Headteacher | Ellie Jaggs |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.3% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5455th of 13,686
Nationally
574th of 1,612
In East of England
25th of 51
In Colchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
116
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Carter's Hill, Colchester
Colchester, CO4 5YN
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