Camulos Academy
Whitmore Drive, Via Urbis Romanea, Colchester, CO4 6ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Camulos Academy is a primary school in Colchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 7th of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2019, report published 23 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
This is a warm, friendly school where everyone is welcome. Pupils enjoy coming to school because they know that they are valued for their individuality. Staff have high expectations of pupils. They support pupils to demonstrate 'learning powers' to help them in their lessons. Pupils strive, for example, to be reflective and resilient because they know it will help them with their learning. They know the importance of working hard and contributing to discussions. Pupils are confident to talk about what they have been learning and how this has developed over time. As a result, pupils learn well. Pupils are kind and respectful. They behave well. They have strong relationships with each other as well as adults. Pupils have someone that they can talk to if needed, and they know that they will help them. Pupils have a wide variety of opportunities in addition to the academic curriculum. They can access leadership roles where they know they can make a difference to the school. For example, the eco-monitors have ensured there are a variety of recycling bins around the school for pupils to access. There are a wide range of clubs that develop pupils' talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- For a few pupils with SEND, learning targets lack precision. This makes it difficult to measure the success of the target and when it is suitable to move the target on. The school should ensure that these pupils' targets are clearer, so success of the target is known by all. This will help all pupils with SEND to achieve as well as they could.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
406 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Camulos Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myland Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Highwoods Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Frith - Sly
- Phone
- 01206588588
- Address
- Whitmore Drive, Via Urbis Romanea, Colchester, CO4 6AL
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 141950
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.