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The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

Colchester, CO6 4ATPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#9,822
of 13,686 nationally

About The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

Ofsted's Parent View responses for The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, show that 91% of the 79 parents who responded would recommend the school. That's a strong signal, and it's backed up by the fact that the school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 reception intake, there were 52 applications for just 19 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.74. All 19 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so getting in as a first choice is realistic, but it's competitive. Parents responding to the survey were particularly positive about their children's happiness, with 94% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy, and 94% feeling their child is safe. The school also scores well on communication, with 95% of parents agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 95% agreeing they are made aware of what their child will learn.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCoach Road, Colchester, Colchester, CO6 4AT
HeadteacherToby Bull
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)15.5%
School Capacity207 / 210 (99% full)

The full report on this school

What 79 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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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
View Report
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, 30 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketFootballTennisRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubArt ClubFilm 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

08:50 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: bishopwilliamward.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.