Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School
School Street, Stoke by Nayland, Colchester, CO6 4QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils strive to be the best that they can be at this small village school. They want to learn and do well. They respond well to staff's high expectations. Pupils like their teachers, who make their learning fun and interesting. The school has a calm and harmonious atmosphere. Every now and then you may hear the piano being played as pupils make the most of the resources and opportunities available to them. There is a strong 'family feel' to the school. Older pupils look after the younger ones. Pupils are kind and compassionate. These school values are well understood. Pupils know the school's routines and abide by the rules. Younger children follow the lead set by others, such as sitting quietly during collective worship. Pupils appreciate the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities on offer, such as eco club and choir. There are several well-attended trips to places of interest which enhance the curriculum. Many pupils eagerly share opinions via the school council and their ambassador roles. They also help out in the local community, expanding the local food bank to include items for school.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, a few pupils undertake questions and tasks that they know and can do already. Sometimes, they may finish work more quickly than anticipated. Where this occurs, pupils' progression through the curriculum stalls. The trust and the school should review staff's use of formative assessment and how they flex the curriculum, so they move pupils readily on.
- School leaders' record-keeping for safeguarding is not as detailed as it should be. This means that there is not a complete written picture for all vulnerable pupils. This is problematic when cases require reviewing or are handled by other designated safeguarding leads. The trust should ensure there is consistency of approach with record-keeping.
Pupil numbers and mix
48 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nayland Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Littlegarth School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Boxted St Peter's Church of England School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| Stratford St Mary Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kelly McGrath
- Phone
- 01206262418
- Address
- School Street, Stoke by Nayland, Colchester, CO6 4QY
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 144553
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.