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The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

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The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4AT

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
207
Ages
4-11
FSM
15.5%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
81.0%
Writing
72.0%
Maths
72.0%
RWM Combined
63.0%

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About The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 207 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Coach Road, Colchester, CO6 4AT | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Mar 2020 — School remains Good
  3. Sept 2010 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

What is The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School located?
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex (CO6 4AT).
How many pupils attend The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School?
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School has around 207 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School with other schools?
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