The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School, Colchester

Disadvantaged pupils (%)

Ethnic minority pupils (%)

Percentages of all pupils on roll in 2022. Local figures represent the aggregate pupil populations of the ten closest nearby schools.

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The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester CO6 4AT

http://www.bishopwilliamward.net/

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Essex). It has about 190 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In March 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Progress, Attainment and Attendance.

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Distance (miles)	Score	Name
1.2		Myland Community Primary School
1.2		Camulos Academy
1.4		Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
1.6		Braiswick Primary School
1.7		Queen Boudica Primary School
2.0		Brinkley Grove Primary School
2.1		Highwoods Community Primary School
2.3		North Primary School and Nursery
2.5		St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
2.6		Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
2.7		Friars Grove Primary School
2.9		St James' Church of England Primary School

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Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.

Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.

Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance

Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community.

Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.

Attainment: Below average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)

Progress: Poor. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is poor and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)

Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor.

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