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Roach Vale Primary School

Roach Vale, Colchester, CO4 3YN
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Roach Vale Primary School
Colchester, CO4 3YN
192 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
39.10% FSM %
99 Boys
93 Girls
About Roach Vale Primary School

Roach Vale Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 192 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sophie Denyer.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency Colchester
Ward St Anne's and St John's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073223
URN 114823
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Rob Mossop Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Alake-Akinyemi Governor 28/03/2023 27/03/2027 Elected by parents
Joanne Canning Governor 17/10/2025 17/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Miss Finnley Claridge-Lawrence Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sophie Denyer Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jill Kettley Governor 30/06/2025 30/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Anwen Mullen Governor 24/11/2025 24/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Orme Governor 27/11/2017 24/01/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
0.26 km • Colchester
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Hazelmere Junior School
0.29 km • Colchester
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
0.29 km • Colchester
Other
Colchester Academy
0.39 km • Colchester
Other
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
1.02 km • Colchester
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Friars Grove Primary School
1.02 km • Colchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Roach Vale Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Colchester, Essex.
Roach Vale Primary School has 192 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Roach Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Roach Vale Primary School is Miss Sophie Denyer.
Roach Vale Primary School is at Roach Vale, Parsons Heath, Colchester, CO4 3YN, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Roach Vale Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Roach Vale Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Sophie Denyer
Roach Vale, Parsons Heath, Colchester, CO4 3YN
01206861324
www.roachvaleprimary.co.uk/
Location
CO4 3YN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114823
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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