Is Prettygate Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 97th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Prettygate Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Prettygate Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Prettygate Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Prettygate Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Prettygate Junior School

Plume Avenue, Colchester, CO3 4PH

Local ranking97th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

256

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 89.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 64

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 254
Boys: 121 (48%)
Girls: 129 (52%)
Capacity: 256 (98% full)
SEND: 15.0%
FSM Eligible: 16.1%
EAL: 16.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 13.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,164/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.8%
White Other: 5.9%
Other: 5.5%
Asian Indian: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.8%
Asian Chinese: 2.8%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Asian Other: 1.2%

74.8%

White British

5.9%

White Other

5.5%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01206577608

admin@prettygateschools.co.uk

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Plume Avenue

Colchester, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 114743
UKPRN: 10070646
Establishment No.: 2055

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