Roach Vale Primary School
91%
Capacity
192
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Roach Vale Primary School
Roach Vale Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Roach Vale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sophie Denyer, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11141st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 51 in Colchester.
Roach Vale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 19 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
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 Roach Vale Primary School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Film Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, Roach Vale 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Roach Vale, Colchester, Colchester, CO4 3YN |
| Headteacher | Sophie Denyer |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.1% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 210 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11141st of 13,686
Nationally
1240th of 1,612
In East of England
40th of 51
In Colchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Roach Vale, Colchester
Colchester, CO4 3YN
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