Wix and Wrabness Primary School
Colchester Road, Wix, Manningtree, CO11 2RSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wix and Wrabness Primary School is a primary school in Manningtree for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 52nd of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 November 2022, report published 22 January 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 30 November 2022
Pupils feel safe and well cared for in this inclusive school. Pupils and their families are well known by staff. Everyone looks out for each other. Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. They show a high level of respect for their peers and staff. They are proud to come to this school. Most pupils understand how they are expected to behave. They focus well in lessons and follow the rules when moving around the school. Incidents of bullying are extremely rare. Pupils are confident that adults swiftly resolve any concerns that they have. Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. These include national art awards, music tuition and visits to places of interest such as castles, zoos and museums. Parents are positive about the nurture and help their children receive. Many parents appreciate how their children are encouraged to develop curiosity and a love of learning.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leaders do not fully monitor how well their subjects are being taught and how this supports all pupils to learn successfully. They do not have a thorough understanding of the effectiveness of their subject's curriculum on pupils' outcomes. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders are supported to ensure they have an accurate understanding of the delivery and impact of the curriculum on pupils' achievement.
- Teachers' expectations of what pupils can achieve are not consistently high across the school. As a result, on occasion, pupils do not always achieve the best that they can do in all subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers have consistently high expectations across the curriculum so that pupils reach their potential.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
117 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Wix and Wrabness Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Tendring Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Stourview Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Vanessa Lindsay
- Phone
- 01255870282
- Address
- Colchester Road, Wix, Manningtree, CO11 2RS
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 114739
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.