Best Catholic Schools in Colchester
3 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Colchester, 3 Roman Catholic schools (1.4% of 219) are available, which is below the national average of 3.7%.
- These schools have a high Ofsted rating, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 2 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 3 inspected.
- Colchester's Catholic schools have 1,314 pupils, with 10.6% eligible for free school meals and 19.5% with English as an additional language, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.77.
- Achieving 87.6% at KS2 expected standard and a Progress 8 score of 0.23, with 60.9% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and spending £7,830 per pupil.
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Ofsted
Outstanding
Colchester, CO1 2QB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected100%
Absence4.2%
Pupils205
P/T Ratio21.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 219 catholic schools in Colchester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Colchester | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 88% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.23 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 53.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,830 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.