Cold Harbour Church of England School
About Cold Harbour Church of England School
Cold Harbour Church of England School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 62 applications for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.48. Every single one of those 24 first-preference applicants was offered a place, which suggests that for families who put it top of their list, it’s a realistic option. The school doesn’t publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, but the high demand alone signals strong local confidence. It’s a small primary, with 174 pupils against a capacity of 210, so classes feel intimate. The headteacher, Sarah Kotulecki, leads a Church of England school that has clearly turned a corner: its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024 rated it Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for personal development. That’s a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2021, when it was judged to Require Improvement across the board.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. 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
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:50-08:45
Source: coldharbourschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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