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Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7NS

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Church of England

Pupils

Ages

5-11

FSM

18.1%

Capacity

116

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2022

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

91.0%

Writing

64.0%

Maths

100.0%

RWM Combined

64.0%

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About Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 72 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2022 — Requires improvement
Oct 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh)
Jul 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

What is Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's latest exam results?

Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy located?

Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Colchester, Essex (CO7 7NS).

How many pupils attend Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?

Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy has around 72 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy with other schools?

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