The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Colchester, East of England CO6 4AT · Essex
#891 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#7328 of 15,697 nationally
About The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
The Bishop William Ward Church of England 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 203 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 53.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 891st of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (61th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 203; capacity filled 96.7%.
There are 94 schools in Colchester; The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School ranks 47th 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%)63%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)9%
- 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%)17.2%
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 The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 203
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 63%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 9%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Myland Community Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
307 students · 2.0 km away
Camulos Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students · 2.0 km away
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
411 students · 2.2 km away
Braiswick Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students · 2.5 km away
Queen Boudica Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students · 2.8 km away
The Trinity School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
780 students · 3.2 km away
The Gilberd School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,588 students · 3.2 km away
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students · 3.3 km away
Highwoods Community Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
453 students · 3.4 km away
St Helena School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
986 students · 3.7 km away
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Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School a good school?
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 53.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #891 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 The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School ranks #891 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #7328 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School?
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School had 203 students in 2025.
Is The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.