How many pupils does Market Field School have?

Market Field School has 502 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Market Field School's Ofsted rating?

Market Field School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 October 2019).

How does Market Field School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Market Field School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.6 in 2025/26.

How does Market Field School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Market Field School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Market Field School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Market Field School is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY.

Where is Market Field School?

Market Field School is located at School Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7ET.

Market Field School

School Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7ET

Good

Inspected 16 October 2019

Good

Ofsted

0.6

Attainment 8

5–19

Ages

502

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Market Field School

Market Field School is an academy special converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–19. It has 502 pupils on roll. It is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 October 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.6 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 5–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 502 / 225 (223%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 October 2019

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

46.4%

Free school meals

2.3%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

92%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.4%

Overall absence

31.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

64.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +7.2 vs 2023/24

10.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

93.17

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +10.3 vs 2023/24

£46,844

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,763 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

9.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£19,542

Spend per pupil

£20,869

Income per pupil

44%

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: School Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7ET
Phone: 01206825195
Headteacher: Ruth Whitehead
Website: www.marketfieldschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Market Field School?: Market Field School is an academy special converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–19.
How many pupils does Market Field School have?: Market Field School has 502 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Market Field School's Ofsted rating?: Market Field School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 October 2019).
How does Market Field School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Market Field School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.6 in 2025/26.
How does Market Field School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Market Field School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Market Field School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Market Field School is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY.
Where is Market Field School?: Market Field School is located at School Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7ET.