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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Colchester, CO2 9AZPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery in Colchester holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. The school was inspected in 2024, with inspectors awarding Good marks across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This consistency is notable given the school operates above its official capacity of 150 pupils, currently teaching 161 children. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results because its pupils move on at age seven, the most informative metric available is the parent view. A striking 93% of the 15 parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View questionnaire would recommend the school, and every single respondent agreed that their child is happy there, with 87% strongly agreeing. The school's nursery provision means children can join from age two, giving families a full five-year journey through the early years and infant phases.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGloucester Avenue, Colchester, Colchester, CO2 9AZ
HeadteacherRachel Saunders
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils161
Free School Meals (FSM)29.6%
School Capacity161 / 150 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 15 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

CricketSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:35

Source: kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.