Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stanway Fiveways Primary School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 52nd of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2022, report published 5 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Pupils thrive at Fiveways Primary School. The school is a happy, caring place. Pupils are encouraged to be 'the best we can be'. As a result, they develop their confidence and independence. Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy attending. Classrooms are busy learning environments because pupils enjoy learning. Pupils are interested by the school's curriculum. They say that learning is 'fun'. Pupils talk enthusiastically about learning. They enjoy the carefully planned experiences that enhance their curriculum. For example, 'The Great Fire of London Experience' teaches children more about the history they study. From Reception to Year 6, staff teach pupils how to manage their behaviour. As a result, behaviour is good. Pupils are proud of the rewards they receive for good work and behaviour. Out of lessons, pupils behave well and show high levels of consideration towards one another. Pupils describe the school as a 'community', where everyone is equal. A number of pupils have moved to the school in recent years and they have been made welcome. Reception children quickly settle into school as a result of the well-planned induction programme. Pupils say that bullying is rare. Should it happen, pupils trust staff to deal with it quickly and appropriately. Pupils who need additional help receive effective support.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, it is not sufficiently clear what pupils need to learn. This means that, in these subjects, teachers are not clear about what needs to be taught and assessed before moving pupils on to the next steps in their learning. Leaders should ensure that subject plans identify the key information pupils need to learn and how it will be assessed at each stage of the curriculum.
- Activities in some areas of the early years do not develop the required knowledge and skills for children to succeed in Year 1. Leaders should ensure that the link between learning activities and the key stage 1 curriculum is precise. This will ensure that children are thoroughly prepared for Year 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
93 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
473 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Stanway Fiveways Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanway Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Lakelands Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Home Farm Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Squirrell
- Phone
- 01206574849
- Address
- Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0QG
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 114764
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.