The Stanway School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Stanway School is a secondary school in Colchester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 5th of 14 secondary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2013, report published 22 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
Pupils at Stanway are polite, considerate and respectful. Leaders model high expectations, and most pupils respond to this. Most pupils behave appropriately in lessons and learn well as a result. The school is a calm and orderly place during social times. Pupils trust the school's pastoral team to act on any concerns they have about bullying. Most pupils state that they have not been affected by bullying. Pupils rarely use prejudicial language. When this occurs, staff do not tolerate it. A typical pupil view is that they are '100% confident it would be dealt with.' School leaders work hard to inform pupils about harmful sexual behaviours. This has been effective in ensuring that pupils are confident to report concerns of inappropriate behaviour. Pupils comment that they feel safe. Pupils respect those from different backgrounds. Pupils are actively encouraged at the school to treat everyone equally. Pupils are offered a broad range of opportunities outside of the classroom. These include extra-curricular clubs such as science, technology, engineering and maths club. Pupils are encouraged to build character through their involvement in leadership roles, such as school councillors and mental health ambassadors.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils struggle to follow leaders' expectations for behaviour. As a result, rates of suspension are high. This particularly affects vulnerable pupils. Leaders have recognised that this as an issue, but the impact of their actions has not yet been realised. Leaders must implement a robust strategic plan to address the levels of suspension for this group of pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
272 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,396 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400
Schools near The Stanway School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmwood House School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Philip Morant School and College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.5 |
| Paxman Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.3 |
| St Benedict's Catholic College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 54.7 |
| Colchester County High School for Girls | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 80.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr John Player
- Phone
- 01206575488
- Address
- Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0QA
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 137927
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.