Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

About Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 194 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

194 / 210 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 June 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Parson's Field, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6BZ

Phone

01206322242

Headteacher

Gemma Chester

Website

http://www.dedham.essex.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 194 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is located at Parson's Field, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6BZ.