King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
URN: 114717 • Colchester CO2 9AZ
Overview
- Name
- King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
- URN
- 114717
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Saunders (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206574524
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gloucester Avenue, Colchester CO2 9AZ
Summary
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery, located in Colchester, Essex, is a community primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 161 pupils, with a capacity of 180. The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children's happiness and well-being are prioritized. It aims to develop self-confidence and self-esteem through stimulating and challenging learning experiences.
The school follows a curriculum designed to support the holistic development of each child, promoting resilience, respect for others, and pride in their work. The ethos is underpinned by the SCARF values: Caring, Safety, Achievement, Resilience, and Friendship, which guide interactions within the school community. King's Ford also emphasizes the importance of British values, ensuring that all children understand and appreciate these principles.
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils, including those with special educational needs. The school encourages strong partnerships with parents and values open communication, inviting families to engage in the educational journey of their children.
The school follows a curriculum designed to support the holistic development of each child, promoting resilience, respect for others, and pride in their work. The ethos is underpinned by the SCARF values: Caring, Safety, Achievement, Resilience, and Friendship, which guide interactions within the school community. King's Ford also emphasizes the importance of British values, ensuring that all children understand and appreciate these principles.
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils, including those with special educational needs. The school encourages strong partnerships with parents and values open communication, inviting families to engage in the educational journey of their children.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Home Farm Primary School (75.6)
- Hamilton Primary School (75.4)
- Home Farm Primary School (75.1)
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (74.0)
- Great Bentley Primary School (73.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 161 | 83 | 78 | 180 | 29.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 173 | 92 | 81 | 180 | 26.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 169 | 98 | 71 | 180 | 23.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 169 | 98 | 71 | 180 | 23.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 200 | 113 | 87 | 180 | 24.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 195 | 102 | 93 | 180 | 19.30 |
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