Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Inadequate

The Street, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2DDOpen in maps

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 69th of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Inadequate, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 13 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Inadequate
Early years provision
Requires improvement
Safeguarding
Not met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

16 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

82 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals3.7%

3.7%, 22.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.5%

19.5%, 4.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School2 milesOfsted: Inadequate60% met the expected standard
Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery2 milesOfsted: Good54% met the expected standard
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham3 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good28% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Stevenson
Phone
01787222296
Website
chappel.essex.sch.uk
Address
The Street, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2DD
Local authority
Essex
URN
150123

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.