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Market Field School

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Market Field School

School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7ET

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Pupils
502
Ages
5-19
FSM
42.6%
Attainment 8
0.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
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Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Market Field School

Market Field School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.7. The school has around 502 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: School Road, Colchester, CO7 7ET | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2019 — Good
  3. Feb 2015 — Outstanding (predecessor: Market Field School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Market Field School

What is Market Field School's Ofsted rating?
Market Field School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Market Field School's latest exam results?
Market Field School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Market Field School located?
Market Field School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO7 7ET).
How many pupils attend Market Field School?
Market Field School has around 502 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Market Field School with other schools?
View Market Field 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.