Roach Vale Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Roach Vale, CO4 3YN |
| School Website | www.roachvaleprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1206861324 |
| URN | 114823 |
School Census
| Total | 188 |
| Girls/Boys | 97/91 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.6%/48.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 69 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 23.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/05/2023 | Good |
| 13/06/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 2.0 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -4.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 99 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 103 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 134 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 117 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 68% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 60.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Colchester Academy
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hawthorn Avenue, , CO4 3JP
Hazelmere Junior School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hawthorn Avenue, , CO4 3JP
Friars Grove Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Upland Drive, , CO4 0PZ
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Barnardiston Road, , CO4 0DT