Best 3 Primary schools in Tendring – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Highfields Primary School (Primary) in Manningtree; Great Bentley Primary School (Primary) in Colchester; All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt (Primary) in Harwich — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Highfields Primary School, Great Bentley Primary School and All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt. They are primary phase and community school, academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Manningtree, Essex, Colchester, Essex and Harwich, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Highfields Primary School), published Sep 2016. The lowest is 2 (All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–30–35%; all within the PENROSE LEARNING TRUST trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Highfields Primary School CO11 2BN	Great Bentley Primary School CO7 8LD	All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt CO12 4HT
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Manningtree Essex CO11 2BN	Colchester Essex CO7 8LD	Harwich Essex CO12 4HT
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Sep 2016	1 4 Dec 2015	2 13 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	315	240	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	PENROSE LEARNING TRUST	Essex (881)
Website	www.highfields-essex.co.uk	www.greatbentley.essex.sch.uk	www.allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk
Telephone	01206392223	01206250331	01255502389
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Highfields Primary School

CO11 2BN

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Manningtree
Essex
CO11 2BN
Ofsted: 1 8 Sep 2016
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.highfields-essex.co.uk
Telephone: 01206392223

Great Bentley Primary School

CO7 8LD

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Colchester
Essex
CO7 8LD
Ofsted: 1 4 Dec 2015
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.greatbentley.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01206250331

All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt

CO12 4HT

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Harwich
Essex
CO12 4HT
Ofsted: 2 13 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01255502389

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

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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