Feering Church of England Primary School
79%
Capacity
137
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Feering Church of England Primary School
Feering 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 137 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Feering Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bridgette Gough, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4763rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 46 in Braintree.
Feering Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 21 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Feering Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Football, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Feering 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 | Coggeshall Road, Colchester, Braintree, CO5 9QB |
| Headteacher | Bridgette Gough |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 137 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 137 / 174 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4763rd of 13,686
Nationally
494th of 1,612
In East of England
20th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
69%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Feering Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Coggeshall Road, Colchester
Braintree, CO5 9QB
Journey to School
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