Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School at a glance

Located in Colchester, Essex, Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is a primary school, classified by the DfE as a sponsor-led academy with a Church of England religious character. The school educates roughly 89 pupils aged 4 to 11. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Inadequate' at its most recent inspection. 63% of its pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, broadly in line with the national average (national figure: 61%). On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of primary schools nationally.

Pupils achieved an average scaled score of 105 in reading and 102 in maths (national averages are about 105 and 104). Getting a place is straightforward: for the September 2026 intake every family who made Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School their first choice was offered one of its 13 Reception places. Overall pupil absence was 6.4%. There are about 14.0 pupils per teacher. Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 4% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. If you are considering Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School, it may be worth asking how leaders have responded to Ofsted's findings and what has changed since the inspection. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links above.