The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

URN: 115144 • Colchester CO6 4AT

Overview

Name
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
URN
115144
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Toby Bull (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01206271336
Website
Visit
Address
Coach Road, Colchester CO6 4AT

Summary

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrollment of 207 pupils, just under its capacity of 210. The school embraces a Christian ethos, aiming to foster a community of "Happy, Respectful, Lifelong Learners" guided by values such as perseverance, hope, and compassion. The school's vision is rooted in the belief that every child should experience life in its fullness, as reflected in their guiding scripture from John 10:10.

Academically, Bishop William Ward focuses on providing a supportive environment tailored to the individual needs of its pupils, including those eligible for Pupil Premium funding. The school prioritises physical education and sports, with an annual Sports Premium grant of £17,680, which enhances the quality of PE lessons and promotes healthy lifestyles among students. Attendance is closely monitored, with a strong emphasis on maintaining high levels of engagement and participation in school activities.

The school actively promotes the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of its pupils, aligning with British Values such as democracy and mutual respect. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various events and are invited to participate in school tours and activities to better understand the learning environment.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
207
Boys
114
Girls
93
FSM %
15.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-03-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 207 114 93 210 15.50
2024-09-11 202 111 91 210 15.90
2023-09-11 191 101 90 210 17.90
2022-09-11 191 101 90 210 17.90
2021-09-11 184 96 88 210 19.00
2020-09-11 186 96 90 210 12.40

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