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Best 3 Primary schools in Colchester – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (Primary) in Colchester; Lakelands Primary School (Primary) in Colchester; Home Farm Primary School (Primary) in Colchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester, Lakelands Primary School and Home Farm Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Colchester, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester), published Feb 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (Feb 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY, THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP and ALPHA TRUST.

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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
CO1 2QB
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2QB
Ofsted
1 8 Feb 2024
Pupils
≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
Website
www.stthomasmores.co.uk
Telephone
01206865722
Lakelands Primary School
CO3 8AJ
Phase / Type
Primary • Free schools
Location
Colchester
Essex
CO3 8AJ
Ofsted
1 18 Jun 2023
Pupils
≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website
www.lakelandsprimary.com
Telephone
01206484033
Home Farm Primary School
CO3 4JL
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Colchester
Essex
CO3 4JL
Ofsted
1 6 Sep 2016
Pupils
≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
ALPHA TRUST
Website
www.homefarmprimary.com
Telephone
01206577430
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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