How many pupils does Home Farm Primary School have?

Home Farm Primary School has 424 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Home Farm Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Home Farm Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Home Farm Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Home Farm Primary School is part of ALPHA TRUST.

Where is Home Farm Primary School?

Home Farm Primary School is located at Shelley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL.

Home Farm Primary School

Shelley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

75%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

424

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Home Farm Primary School

Home Farm Primary School is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 424 pupils on roll. It is part of ALPHA TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 424 / 420 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

7.3%

Free school meals

8.3%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

9.7%

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)

75%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

6.6%

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.

20.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

22.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

12.37

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£46,634

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,898 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,550

Spend per pupil

£6,125

Income per pupil

56%

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: Shelley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL
Phone: 01206577430
Headteacher: Richard Potter
Website: www.homefarmprimary.com

Academy Trust

ALPHA TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Home Farm Primary School?: Home Farm Primary School is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Home Farm Primary School have?: Home Farm Primary School has 424 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Home Farm Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 75% of pupils at Home Farm Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Home Farm Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Home Farm Primary School is part of ALPHA TRUST.
Where is Home Farm Primary School?: Home Farm Primary School is located at Shelley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL.

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