Kendall Church of England Primary School
102%
Capacity
214
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Kendall Church of England Primary School
Kendall Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Clare French, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2223rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 51 in Colchester.
Kendall Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 30 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
Kendall Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (64 responses).
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 Kendall Church of England Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Dance, Football, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, Kendall 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 | Recreation Road, Colchester, Colchester, CO1 2HH |
| Headteacher | Clare French |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.2% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 210 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2223rd of 13,686
Nationally
212th of 1,612
In East of England
8th of 51
In Colchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
64 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
110
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kendall Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Recreation Road, Colchester
Colchester, CO1 2HH
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