Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
110%
Capacity
463
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 463 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Smith, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1212th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 46 in Braintree.
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 55 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Cricket, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Eco Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Docwra Road, Colchester, Braintree, CO5 9DS |
| Headteacher | Victoria Smith |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 463 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.8% |
| School Capacity | 463 / 420 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1212th of 13,686
Nationally
117th of 1,612
In East of England
5th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Docwra Road, Colchester
Braintree, CO5 9DS
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