Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
105
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 105 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 112 places).
Ofsted has rated Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca More, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12891st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 46 in Braintree.
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 16 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Colne Engaine Church of England Primary 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 | Green Farm Road, Braintree, CO6 2HA |
| Headteacher | Rebecca More |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 105 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 105 / 112 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12891st of 13,686
Nationally
1478th of 1,612
In East of England
41st of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
36%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
54
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Green Farm Road
Braintree, CO6 2HA
Journey to School
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