Friars Grove Primary School
Community school
Colchester, CO4 0PZ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 23% in England
45 of 56 in Colchester
Pupils
408
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
5.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 52% | 48% | 59% | |
| Higher standard | 2% | 2% | 7% | |
| Reading | 68% | 73% | 71% | |
| Writing | 68% | 53% | 71% | |
| Maths | 60% | 73% | 71% |
Nearby primary schools
- Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery · 0.4 mi · Good · Bottom 10% in England
- Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 19% in England
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 29% in England
- Roach Vale Primary School · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery · 0.7 mi · Not judged
- Hazelmere Junior School · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 11% in England
Best primary schools in Colchester · Best primary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
Friars Grove Primary School is in Parson's Heath (typical home £323,750, crime average).
What is Friars Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Friars Grove Primary School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Friars Grove Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Friars Grove Primary School is in the bottom 23% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.