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Kings Ford Academy

Colchester, CO2 9AZPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#10,138
of 13,686 nationally

About Kings Ford Academy

Kings Ford Academy, a state primary in Colchester for pupils aged 7 to 11, posts Key Stage 2 results that sit below the local authority average. The proportion of children reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 52%, compared with the Essex average of 62%. That gap is significant, and it places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in Colchester, ranked 37th out of 51. The school’s average scores in reading (102) and maths (103) are both close to the national benchmark of 100, but the percentage reaching the higher standard in maths is 17% and in reading just 15%, with no pupils achieving higher in writing. The school is rated Good overall by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2025, but the picture is more nuanced than the headline suggests.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGloucester Avenue, Colchester, Colchester, CO2 9AZ
HeadteacherKaren Jackson
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils169
Free School Meals (FSM)28.4%
School Capacity169 / 240 (70% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceFootballAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessBook ClubEco ClubCodingChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings Ford Academy

Kings Ford Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.