What is Roach Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Roach Vale Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/05/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Roach Vale Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Roach Vale Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, for ages 4–11.

Where is Roach Vale Primary School?

Roach Vale Primary School is in Colchester, CO4 3YN (Essex local authority).

How many pupils attend Roach Vale Primary School?

Roach Vale Primary School has around 192 pupils on roll.

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Roach Vale Primary School

Goodgraded 23/05/2023Ages 4–11192 pupilsDoes not apply

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Colchester, CO4 3YN

Essex

Roach Vale Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Colchester, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 192 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/05/2023, Roach Vale Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Colchester can view Roach Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Colchester (CO4 3YN), Roach Vale Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 23/05/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-38%

Expected standard (RWM)-38%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake41.2%

Free school meals41.2%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language14.1%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing93.4%

Attendance93.4%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher20.2

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Colchester

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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery0.2 mi Hazelmere Junior SchoolGood · 0.2 mi Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 mi Colchester AcademyGood · 0.2 mi Unity Primary Academy0.7 mi Friars Grove Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi

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