Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Colchester, East of England CO6 1BX · Essex
#56 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#377 of 15,697 nationally
About Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority primary located in Colchester, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 202 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 94.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 56th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (97th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (93th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 202; capacity filled 96.2%.
There are 94 schools in Colchester; Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks 5th of 91 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)85%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)21%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 202
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 85%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 21%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
131 students · 2.5 km away
Lakelands Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
340 students · 2.7 km away
The Stanway School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,396 students · 3.3 km away
Stanway Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
390 students · 3.3 km away
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
473 students · 3.3 km away
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
124 students · 3.4 km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
102 students · 3.6 km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students · 4.1 km away
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 4.1 km away
Holmwood House School
Colchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
395 students · 4.2 km away
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
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Heritage Park Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 94.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #56 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks #56 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #377 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 202 students in 2025.
Is Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.