How many pupils does Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School have?

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School has 89 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).

How does Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is part of LIFE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School?

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is located at The Street, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DD.

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School

The Street, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DD

Inadequate

Inspected 22 November 2022

Inadequate

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 89 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of LIFE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Inadequate. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 89 / 105 (85%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

3.7%

Free school meals

EAL

SEN support

11.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

9.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.34

Teachers (FTE)

Pupils per teacher

4.79

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£49,641

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.6

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,697

Spend per pupil

£7,618

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: The Street, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DD
Phone: 01787222296
Head Teacher: Sarah Stevenson
Website: https://chappel.essex.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School?: Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School have?: Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School has 89 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).
How does Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is part of LIFE EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School?: Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is located at The Street, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DD.

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