Roach Vale Primary School
URN: 114823 • Colchester CO4 3YN
Overview
- Name
- Roach Vale Primary School
- URN
- 114823
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sophie Denyer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206861324
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Roach Vale, Colchester CO4 3YN
Summary
Roach Vale Primary School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a community school catering to children aged 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 192 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school promotes a strong sense of partnership among staff, governors, parents, and the local community. The school’s ethos is centred around its AIM values: Aspire, Inquire, and Make a Difference, ensuring that children not only enjoy their education but also achieve their potential.
The curriculum at Roach Vale is designed to be engaging and is enhanced through various trips and visits that enrich the learning experience. The school boasts spacious grounds, including large fields, a wooded area, an allotment, and a newly renovated playground, providing ample opportunities for outdoor learning and play. Inside, students benefit from well-maintained classrooms, a library, and breakout learning spaces.
Roach Vale Primary School is committed to supporting its pupils' wellbeing and development, fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and socially. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, making it a central part of the local area.
The curriculum at Roach Vale is designed to be engaging and is enhanced through various trips and visits that enrich the learning experience. The school boasts spacious grounds, including large fields, a wooded area, an allotment, and a newly renovated playground, providing ample opportunities for outdoor learning and play. Inside, students benefit from well-maintained classrooms, a library, and breakout learning spaces.
Roach Vale Primary School is committed to supporting its pupils' wellbeing and development, fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and socially. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, making it a central part of the local area.
Useful links
- https://www.micro-scooters.co.uk/knee-elbow-pads (other)
- 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 | 192 | 99 | 93 | 210 | 39.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 188 | 97 | 91 | 210 | 36.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 194 | 95 | 99 | 210 | 39.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 194 | 95 | 99 | 210 | 39.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 197 | 106 | 91 | 210 | 34.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 194 | 100 | 94 | 210 | 32.00 |
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