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St James the Great Church of England Primary School

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St James the Great Church of England Primary School

Guildford Road, Colchester, CO1 2RA

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
456
Ages
2-11
FSM
23.6%
Capacity
420
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2019

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
79.0%
Writing
51.0%
Maths
70.0%
RWM Combined
48.0%

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About St James the Great Church of England Primary School

St James the Great Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 456 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Guildford Road, Colchester, CO1 2RA | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James the Great Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Sept 2019 — Good
  3. Jan 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James the Great Church of England Primary School

What is St James the Great Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are St James the Great Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James the Great Church of England Primary School located?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex (CO1 2RA).
How many pupils attend St James the Great Church of England Primary School?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School has around 456 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James the Great Church of England Primary School with other schools?
View St James the Great Church of England Primary 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.