502
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
32%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 12/10/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEssex
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio10.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Market Field School · All-through · Essex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
502
Pupil : teacher ratio
10.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
44%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
32%
Contact
Address
School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7ET
Local authority
Essex
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 502 | 10.8 | 100% | 2% | 44% | 10% | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 472 | 11.5 | 100% | 2% | 46% | 11% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 446 | 13.0 | 100% | 1% | 47% | 11% | 34% |
| 2021/22 | 410 | 11.0 | 100% | 1% | 44% | 11% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 376 | 10.8 | 100% | 1% | 35% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 311 | 10.7 | 100% | 1% | 42% | 8% | 20% |
| 2017/18 | — | 11.3 | — | — | — | 9% | 24% |
| 2016/17 | 234 | — | 100% | 0% | 43% | — | — |
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