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The Stanway School

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The Stanway School

Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0QA

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Pupils
1,383
Ages
11-16
FSM
13.5%
Attainment 8
48.1
Ofsted
Good
May 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.6%
Basics 9-5
54.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.9%
EBacc APS
4.25
EBacc 9-5
21.7%
EBacc 9-4
26.5%
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About The Stanway School

The Stanway School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.1. The school has around 1,383 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Winstree Road, Colchester, CO3 0QA | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Stanway School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Stanway School

What is The Stanway School's Ofsted rating?
The Stanway School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are The Stanway School's latest exam results?
The Stanway School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Stanway School located?
The Stanway School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO3 0QA).
How many pupils attend The Stanway School?
The Stanway School has around 1,383 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Stanway School with other schools?
View The Stanway School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.