Stanway Primary School

URN: 114732 • Colchester CO3 0RH

Overview

Name
Stanway Primary School
URN
114732
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Loader (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01206574819
Website
Visit
Address
Villa Road, Colchester CO3 0RH

Summary

Stanway Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrolment of 404 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and aspirational environment where every child can thrive academically and personally. The ethos is centred around core values of Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative, Community, and Determination, which guide the school's approach to education and character development.

The curriculum at Stanway Primary focuses on essential skills in reading and numeracy while also encouraging creativity and a broader understanding of the world. Teachers strive to engage pupils through a variety of learning experiences, fostering confident and independent learners. The school also places significant emphasis on building strong relationships with families to support children's progress and well-being.

In addition to academic learning, Stanway Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles, such as participating in the School Council. The school promotes resilience and a positive attitude towards learning, helping students develop the skills necessary to navigate challenges and succeed in their future educational journeys.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
404
Boys
198
Girls
206
FSM %
16.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 404 198 206 420 16.60
2024-09-11 399 205 194 420 13.80
2023-09-11 387 207 180 420 7.80
2022-09-11 387 207 180 400 7.80
2021-09-11 381 204 177 380 7.10
2020-09-11 365 193 172 280 6.80

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