Located in Colchester, Stanway Fiveways Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 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.

Stanway Fiveways Primary School currently has around 513 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.2%).

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.

School Information

Address: Winstree Road, Colchester, CO3 0QG
Website: www.stanwayfiveways.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01206574849
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Essex
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Adam Squirrell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 114764

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/12/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 513
Number of Boys: 272
Number of Girls: 241

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British78.20%401
African5.10%26
Other White4.70%24
Indian2.30%12
White and Black Caribbean1.60%8
Other Asian1.40%7
Chinese1.40%7
Gypsy/Roma1.20%6
Other Black1.00%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.00%5
White and Asian0.80%4
White and Black African0.60%3
Unclassified0.40%2
Pakistani0.20%1
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Caribbean0.20%1
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-0.5)
Writing: Average (-0.1)
Maths: Below Average (-1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
59%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
62%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
105.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QG
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stanway Primary School
Villa Road , Stanway CO3 0RH
3out of 4 669 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lakelands Primary School
Wagtail Mews , CO3 8AJ
4out of 4 775 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE
- not rated 819 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE
- not rated 819 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Stanway School
Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QA
- not rated 392 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Stanway School
Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QA
3out of 4 392 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paxman Academy
Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB
3out of 4 2,202 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Philip Morant School and College
Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS
- not rated 2,219 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Philip Morant School and College
Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS
- not rated 2,219 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ
1out of 4 450 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
The Heath School
Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QE
- not rated 450 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ
- not rated 450 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmwood House School
Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST
- not rated 1,631 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Doucecroft School
Abbotts Lane , Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL
- not rated 2,135 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.