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Roach Vale Primary School

Roach Vale Primary School, Colchester
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Roach Vale Primary School

Roach Vale, Parsons Heath, Colchester, CO4 3YN

A Good-rated primary school in Colchester where 57% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school
Pupils
192
Ages
4-11
FSM
39.1%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
May 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
73.0%
Writing
63.0%
Maths
70.0%
RWM Combined
57.0%

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About Roach Vale Primary School

Roach Vale Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 57% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 192 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Roach Vale, Colchester, CO4 3YN | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Roach Vale Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Roach Vale Primary School

What is Roach Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roach Vale Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Roach Vale Primary School's latest exam results?
Roach Vale Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 57% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Roach Vale Primary School located?
Roach Vale Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex (CO4 3YN).
How many pupils attend Roach Vale Primary School?
Roach Vale Primary School has around 192 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Roach Vale Primary School with other schools?
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