King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
107%
Capacity
161
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 161 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated King's Ford Infant School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Saunders, it falls under Essex local authority.
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 25 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (15 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King's Ford Infant School and Nursery include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, King's Ford Infant School and Nursery 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Gloucester Avenue, Colchester, Colchester, CO2 9AZ |
| Headteacher | Rachel Saunders |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 161 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.6% |
| School Capacity | 161 / 150 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
15 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gloucester Avenue, Colchester
Colchester, CO2 9AZ
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