Stanway Fiveways Primary School
URN: 114764 • Colchester CO3 0QG
Overview
- Name
- Stanway Fiveways Primary School
- URN
- 114764
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Squirrell (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206574849
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Winstree Road, Colchester CO3 0QG
Summary
Stanway Fiveways Primary School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a community school catering to 513 pupils with a capacity of 630. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos revolves around the belief that children learn best when they feel happy and secure, fostering a sense of curiosity, diversity, and aspiration.
The curriculum at Stanway Fiveways is designed to be varied and engaging, focusing on the development of fundamental skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school prioritizes personal development alongside academic progress, promoting independent learning and resilience. Outdoor learning is integrated into the curriculum, providing students with opportunities to engage with nature and participate in Forest School sessions.
The school actively encourages collaboration between families and staff to understand each child's individual needs. With a mission to create a safe and respectful community, Stanway Fiveways aims to celebrate personal achievements and cultivate high self-esteem among its pupils.
The curriculum at Stanway Fiveways is designed to be varied and engaging, focusing on the development of fundamental skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school prioritizes personal development alongside academic progress, promoting independent learning and resilience. Outdoor learning is integrated into the curriculum, providing students with opportunities to engage with nature and participate in Forest School sessions.
The school actively encourages collaboration between families and staff to understand each child's individual needs. With a mission to create a safe and respectful community, Stanway Fiveways aims to celebrate personal achievements and cultivate high self-esteem among its pupils.
Useful links
- DB Primary (other)
- message from our headteacher (other)
- Financial Benchmarking (other)
- New Era Technology (other)
- https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/ (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- CEOP Link (other)
- Dfe School Performance Tables (other)
- Online Payments (other)
- Young Carers - Essex Youth Service (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 | 513 | 272 | 241 | 630 | 21.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 547 | 284 | 263 | 630 | 21.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 491 | 270 | 221 | 630 | 19.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 491 | 270 | 221 | 630 | 19.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 459 | 246 | 213 | 420 | 17.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 435 | 230 | 205 | 420 | 13.80 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.