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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Colchester, CO6 1BXPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#6,816
of 13,686 nationally

About Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

If you are a parent in Colchester looking for a primary school that other families are actively seeking out, Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School sends a clear signal. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 64 applications for just 24 places, making it significantly oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.67 applicants per spot. Of those 64 applications, 23 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to all 23 of those families. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, even though the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey percentage. With a capacity of 210 and currently 206 pupils on roll, it is running very close to full, which further underscores its popularity among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Road, Colchester, Colchester, CO6 1BX
HeadteacherDavid Bome
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)4.4%
School Capacity206 / 210 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCricketDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubGardeningChoirChessArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.