Kings Ford Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Colchester (Essex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Kings Ford Academy, we are proud to be a vibrant junior school where every child is valued and inspired to achieve their best. We currently have one class in Year 3 and Year 4, and two classes in Year 5 and Year 6, creating a close-knit environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging.
We believe in developing active, enthusiastic, and curious learners who are confident, resilient, and ready to embrace new challenges. Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster a lifelong love of learning. A key part of our ethos is building a strong community.
We work hard to ensure every child feels included and supported, and we actively nurture positive relationships between pupils, staff, and families. Beyond the classroom, we continue to strengthen links with the local community, including the military, local businesses, and faith centres, helping children understand the world around them and their place within it.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our school family.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Book Club
- Computing
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Gardening
- Lego
Key facts
- URN
- 142001
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Colchester
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body
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