Roach Vale Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Roach Vale Primary School currently has around 192 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 39.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62%). african pupils make up about 10.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Roach Vale, Colchester, CO4 3YN |
| Website: | www.roachvaleprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01206861324 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Sophie Denyer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114823 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 192 |
| Number of Boys: | 99 |
| Number of Girls: | 93 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 62.00% | 119 |
| African | 10.90% | 21 |
| Other White | 5.20% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 3.10% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.60% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roach Vale Primary School Roach Vale , Parsons Heath CO4 3YN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Templewood Road , CO4 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelmere Junior School Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JP | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JP | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Primary School and Nursery Barnardiston Road , CO4 0DT | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Lucas Arts College Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | - not rated | 424 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | 4out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity School Carris Close , CO4 6ED | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ramparts Christian School C.O.22 Tipett Close Tippett Close , CO4 3UJ | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Convent School 48 Priory Street , CO1 2QB | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| WoodGrove Donyland House , 45 Harsnett Road CO1 2HS | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.