Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary school in Colchester, Essex. Report card, Mar 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 3 March 2026, report published 27 April 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 1.5 milesSt Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey
School remains Good (Sep 2022)
- 1.7 milesLakelands Primary School
Outstanding (May 2023)
- 2.1 milesStanway Primary School
Good (Nov 2022)
- 2.1 milesStanway Fiveways Primary School
Good (Dec 2022)
- 2.1 milesBirch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Standards maintained (Feb 2025)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.