Kings Ford Academy
Kings Ford Academy is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 7–11, in Colchester, CO2, in the Essex council area. It has 152 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 June 2025): Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area.
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Ofsted
Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area — inspected 10 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 29 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 2 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 58 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 152 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 29.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 17.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.57% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.96% | 2024/25 |
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