St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey
60%
Capacity
125
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 125 pupils on roll, operating at 60% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey "Good", the school is led by headteacher Keith Birbeck, it falls under Essex local authority.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 21 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey include Sports Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey 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 | Mandeville Road, Colchester, Colchester, CO6 1HL |
| Headteacher | Keith Birbeck |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 125 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.2% |
| School Capacity | 125 / 210 (60% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
33
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mandeville Road, Colchester
Colchester, CO6 1HL
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