Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Colchester, East of England CO7 6BZ · Essex
#114 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#884 of 15,697 nationally
About Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Dedham 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 4–11. 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 89.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 114th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (86th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 202; capacity filled 96.2%.
There are 94 schools in Colchester; Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks 9th 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%)83%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- 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%)8.4%
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 Dedham 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
- 8.4%
- 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)
- 83%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Stratford St Mary Primary School
Nr Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students · 2.5 km away
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Nr Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students · 2.6 km away
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
81 students · 3.3 km away
East Bergholt High School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
902 students · 3.4 km away
Langham Primary Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students · 3.5 km away
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Manningtree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
349 students · 3.8 km away
Manningtree High School
Manningtree · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
908 students · 4.1 km away
Highfields Primary School
Manningtree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students · 4.1 km away
Brooklands Primary School
Nr Manningtree · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
268 students · 4.9 km away
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 5.6 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 Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 89.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #114 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 Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks #114 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #884 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 202 students in 2025.
Is Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dedham 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.