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Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is located in Colchester, Essex, East of England, CO6 2DD.

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Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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About Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is a primary academy in Colchester, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has 39 pupils on roll, 5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.4%.

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OfstedInadequate · 2022Attendance93.6%

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What kind of school is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School?

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Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 39 pupils
SEN support: 11% of pupils

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Attendance at Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Demographics at Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School has 39 pupils on roll.

5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School Ofsted Rating: Inadequate

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School is overdue for reinspection.

An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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