Camulos Academy

About Camulos Academy

Camulos Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 413 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Camulos Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Frith - Sly, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3677th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 51 in Colchester.

Camulos Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 55 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.

Camulos Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 82% recommending the school (78 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Camulos Academy include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Gymnastics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Film Club, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, Camulos Academy 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.

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