Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School
About Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Colchester, currently educating 89 pupils against a capacity of 105. That leaves around 15% of places unfilled, which might suggest a school still finding its feet in the local market. Yet the admissions data tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 29 applications for just 11 places, with all 11 first-preference families offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 2.64 is a strong signal of local demand, particularly given that only 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — well below the national primary average of around 23%. This suggests the school draws from a relatively affluent catchment, and families are actively choosing it despite its recent Ofsted rating. The school is mixed, non-selective, and serves ages 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:35
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: chappel.essex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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