Essex
Kings Ford Academy
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What the data says
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29% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- 29%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 2%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 29.0% | 2.0% | 55.0% | 55.0% | 41.0% | 102.0 | 98.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 52.0% | 0.0% | 61.0% | 61.0% | 72.0% | 102.0 | 103.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 44.0% | 9.0% | 56.0% | 73.0% | 71.0% | 101.0 | 102.0 |
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School information
| URN | 142001 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Karen Jackson |
| Trust | INSPIRES MAT |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CO2 9AZ |
| Latest pupils | 169 |
| FSM eligible | 28.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ
www.kingsfordacademy.co.ukView local authority page1206573807| DfE number | 2131 |
| UKPRN | 10049514 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 13 Jul 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2025 |