Compare Home Farm Primary School and Lakelands Primary School and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

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

At a glance

This page compares Home Farm Primary School, Lakelands Primary School and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester. They are primary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Colchester, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Home Farm Primary School), published Sep 2016. 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 ALPHA TRUST, THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP and THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY.

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Attribute	Home Farm Primary School CO3 4JL	Lakelands Primary School CO3 8AJ	St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester CO1 2QB
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Free schools	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Colchester Essex CO3 4JL	Colchester Essex CO3 8AJ	Colchester Essex CO1 2QB
Latest Ofsted	1 6 Sep 2016	1 18 Jun 2023	1 8 Feb 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	420	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Non-selective	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ALPHA TRUST	THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
Website	www.homefarmprimary.com	www.lakelandsprimary.com	www.stthomasmores.co.uk
Telephone	01206577430	01206484033	01206865722
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

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

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

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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