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Great Bentley Primary School

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Great Bentley Primary School

Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8LD

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Pupils
244
Ages
5-11
FSM
11.5%
Capacity
270
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2015

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard2024/25

Reading
82.0%
Writing
79.0%
Maths
71.0%
RWM Combined
61.0%

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About Great Bentley Primary School

Great Bentley Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 244 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Plough Road, Colchester, CO7 8LD | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Nov 2022School remains Outstanding (predecessor: Great Bentley Primary School)
  2. Sept 2015Outstanding (predecessor: Great Bentley Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Great Bentley Primary School

What is Great Bentley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Bentley Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Great Bentley Primary School's latest exam results?
Great Bentley Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Great Bentley Primary School located?
Great Bentley Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex (CO7 8LD).
How many pupils attend Great Bentley Primary School?
Great Bentley Primary School has around 244 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Great Bentley Primary School with other schools?
View Great Bentley 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.