Parsons Field, Dedham, Colchester, Essex CO7 6BZ
10 simple reasons to choose Dedham Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Dedham, Colchester.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Dedham Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Colchester and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately and are coordinated within half-termly cross-curricular topics.
In the top 30% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Dedham Church of England Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Littlegarth School (6.4 miles); Oxford House School (7.9 miles); Colchester High School, Lower School (8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Highfields Primary School (3.6 miles); St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (7 miles); Hamilton Primary School (8.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Colchester High School (8 miles); St Mary's School for Girls, Colchester (8.5 miles); Royal Hospital School (9.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Hadleigh High School (7.9 miles); Colchester Royal Grammar School (8 miles); St Benedict's Catholic College (8.5 miles).